If psychologists discovered that more intelligent parents have smarter children than less intelligent parents,this would demonstrate that
A) intelligence is inherited.
B) more intelligent parents provide their children with greater educational opportunities than do less intelligent parents.
C) the intelligence of parents and children is positively correlated.
D) all of these statements are correct.

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This finding would demonstrate a positive correlation between the intelligence of parents and their children, indicating that as one increases, so does the other. However, it does not directly prove inheritance (A), nor does it address the educational opportunities provided by parents (B), making C the correct answer.

If Psychologists Discovered That More Intelligent Parents Have Smarter Children