Or do you think it's the way they are raised that makes them smart? So basically, my question is: genetics or environment?
2006-08-08 14:14:14 · 11 answers · asked by Sally Pepsi 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I was borned smart...it's all genetical for me.
2006-08-08 14:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 · 12⤊ 10⤋
I think it's pretty plainly both... some infants may be born quicker or with greater cognitive abilities than others, but being raised in a stimulating and challenging environment is essential for the long term development of the brain and the acquisition of reasoning and problem solving skills.
2006-08-08 14:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by ChaosPet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Environment, this may sound discriminatory but kids in higher classes get better educational resources and more chances to excel. Although people in lower class situations can be ultimate geniuses as well.
2006-08-08 14:20:17 · answer #3 · answered by CoNfUsEd? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99% environment and 1% genetics.
2006-08-08 14:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off I don't believe in intelligence because I find it too ambiguous, but in a societal context I believe it is both.
2006-08-08 17:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, every human brain has infinite potential- most, however, never reach that potential, because the methods that can be used to achieve this infinite potential are not widely practiced.
namely- meditation.
2006-08-08 14:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by list 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
certainly envirornment helps.. but its all in the genes... genes give you intellagence... envirorment and education exposes you to information that can give you knowledge...
2006-08-08 14:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by ong jon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what "List" just said! :)
2006-08-08 14:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by xanadu88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure look at me, i'm stealing here
2006-08-08 14:14:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so...
experience shapes a person..
2006-08-08 15:23:08 · answer #10 · answered by jewl_adi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both
2006-08-08 14:24:08 · answer #11 · answered by gdizzle4rizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋