For fraternal twins, as well as for adoptive children, ____ influences on intelligence weaken while the child matures through childhood.

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Research indicates that shared environmental influences (such as family socioeconomic status, parental education level, and home environment) have a stronger impact on intelligence in early childhood but tend to decrease as the child grows older. This is because, over time, children's experiences outside the home and their personal choices start to play a more significant role in their intellectual development.

For Fraternal Twins, as Well as for Adoptive Children, ____