Chapter 12.4: Intelligence Flashcards
1
Q
In what way, if any, does the human brain exceed those of all other species?
A
Humans have a larger number of neurons
2
Q
Of the following, which correlates most strongly with intelligence?
A
The surface area of the cerebral cortex
3
Q
In which way are men’s and women’s brains most similar?
A
Number of neurons
4
Q
What happens to the heritability of intelligence, and people grow older?
A
It increases
5
Q
The heritability of intelligence appears to be lowest under which of these conditions?
A
An impoverished environment
6
Q
When researchers selectively bred guppies for large brain, which of these occurred?
A
The guppies decreased their reproduction
7
Q
Which of these enabled humans to evolve a larger brain?
A
Learning to cook food
