The consensus among most researchers is that the heritability of intelligence is
A) close to 100 percent.
B) approximately 80 percent.
C) around 50 percent.
D) less than 40 percent.

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The heritability of intelligence is estimated to be around 50 percent, meaning that 50 percent of the individual differences in intelligence can be attributed to genetic factors. This does not mean that intelligence is determined solely by genes, as environmental factors also play a role.

The Consensus Among Most Researchers Is That the Heritability of Intelligence