Monique Naude
5638171
Assignment 2
624783
6 June 2020
Assignment topic: Critically discuss the influence of genetic influences (heredity) and the home environment
on individual and group differences in intelligence (IQ).
, Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Genetics ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Twin studies .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Environment .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Shared environmental influences .............................................................................................................. 4
Nonshared environmental influences ........................................................................................................ 4
Adoption studies ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Communication styles ............................................................................................................................... 6
Socioeconomic differences ....................................................................................................................... 6
Cultural influences .................................................................................................................................... 7
Stereotypes and test bias .......................................................................................................................... 7
4. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Bibliography.................................................................................................................................................. 8
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5638171
Assignment 2
624783
6 June 2020
Assignment topic: Critically discuss the influence of genetic influences (heredity) and the home environment
on individual and group differences in intelligence (IQ).
, Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Genetics ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Twin studies .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Environment .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Shared environmental influences .............................................................................................................. 4
Nonshared environmental influences ........................................................................................................ 4
Adoption studies ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Communication styles ............................................................................................................................... 6
Socioeconomic differences ....................................................................................................................... 6
Cultural influences .................................................................................................................................... 7
Stereotypes and test bias .......................................................................................................................... 7
4. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Bibliography.................................................................................................................................................. 8
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