For the last 140 years, scholars have been preoccupied with identifying the exact factors that influence oneâs IQ. The numerous studies on the subject have led most scientists nowadays to the belief that oneâs IQ is determined by a variety of both genetic and environmental factors, although there is contention about the exact weight of each.
The majority of studies on intelligence have shown that environmental factors account for about 25% of the differences in peopleâs IQ scores. The factors that have been of greatest interest to scholars include prenatal development, nutrition, birth order, home and family environment, and the effects of schooling.
Prenatal development
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
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