Question

which of the following selections best states a central idea of the point essay? a intelligence is entirely determined by the intelligence of ones parents. b intelligence is determined primarily by how much money ones family has, and secondarily by how many books are in ones house during formative years. c intelligence is inherited in ones genetic makeup, and is only slightly affected by ones environment. d because intelligence is fixed at birth, it is dangerous to try to hold unintelligent people to a high standard, as it will discourage them.

Explanation:

Intelligence is a complex trait influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The idea that it is solely determined by parental intelligence or fixed at birth is inaccurate. Intelligence is determined by a combination of genetics and environment, with neither being the sole - determining factor.

Answer:

None of the above options accurately represent the central idea of intelligence as it relates to the nature - nurture debate. Intelligence is a multifaceted concept influenced by both genetic makeup and environmental factors in a complex interplay, and none of the given options fully capture this.