Question

which idea is best supported by both point and counterpoint texts? a. a person can, and should, choose how intelligent they become. b. the intelligence of an individual is determined much in the same way as an individuals height. c. an individuals intelligence is determined by both their genetics and their environment. d. siblings raised in different homes with different guardians will develop different iqs.

Explanation:

Intelligence is widely - accepted to be a result of both genetic and environmental factors. Option A is too simplistic as intelligence is not solely a matter of choice. Option B is inaccurate as intelligence is not determined in the same way as height. Option D only focuses on environmental differences among siblings and is too narrow. Option C encompasses the general understanding of what influences intelligence.

Answer:

C. An individual's intelligence is determined by both their genetics and their environment.