Is the intelligence a child receives somewhat based upon the intelligence of his/her parents? I often hear that since the parents are smart the child must be clever, is this reasonable? Is intelligence based genetically? Thank you.
2006-10-25 19:48:11 · 12 answers · asked by Mujaahid 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The most recent article I read discussing the inheritability of IQ suggested that 80%, came from your genetic back ground and 20 % from your environment. I would suspect a higher environment portion just from watching my own son.
2006-10-25 21:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by Zora 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's both nature and nurture.
We all know clever parents who have clever kids. That supports the genetic side of the argument. Then again, clever parents sometimes have less (IQ type) intelligent kids.
Then again, look up the Sociologists Rosenthal and Jacobsen who did a study in a school in the 1970s that proved that human expectations in a learning environment, can actually affect IQ levels.
It also depends too, on what kind of intelligence you mean. There are a few. Practical, Mathematical, Verbal, Non-verbal, Emotional, Musical etc.
2006-10-25 19:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by socrates4hemlock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The genes passed on by the parents set the range of intelligence the child will have. The type of environment then sets the intelligence point on that range.
A child with a low intelligence range, but that has a supportive and stimulating environment will have an IQ near the top end of their range.
A child with a high intelligence range, lacking support and stimulation will place at the low end of their range.
Think of it this way, when listening to a trumpet solo, who makes the music? The trumpet or the musician? Both, without one you won't be able to hear the music.
2006-10-26 04:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to be the case that intelligence has a genetic factor. This does not mean two geniuses will produce a genius child but the child has a good chance of being of above average "intelligence".
Most experts will agree that environment and nutrition have a lot to do with it as well.
2006-10-25 22:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is both. They can both be major factors in the intelligence of a child.
An interesting consideration would also be that intelligent parents regardless if they passed on their "good" genes may simply provide a more favorable environment for their children.
2006-10-25 19:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence isn't capped on the point of the discern with the utmost IQ. If that have been the case, then we does no longer have human beings like Einstein. it quite is plenty greater complicated than that. The intelligence of your mom and father is quite significant on your potential IQ, besides the shown fact that it quite is a style which you will get. so which you're merely as in all likelihood to have an IQ of eighty as one among one hundred forty. yet there is likewise mutations which could the two decrease or strengthen that variety or make the style larger. As for the place the little one finally leads to that rage relies upon on his atmosphere. If he gets an ailment or is malnourished, disregarded, under inspired, or has an twist of fate with head harm he might in all likelihood finally end up on the low end of the style. if it quite is the alternative, then he might in all likelihood finally end up on the intense end of the style. The stimulus at an extremely early age (even inutero) a great deal outcomes the flair of the ideas. there are literally hundreds of ideas cells that die off interior the 1st 5 years of a little one's lifestyles. They die through fact of loss of stimulation. in the event that they're inspired, then they stick around. in the event that they stick around then the guy has an superior psychological potential.
2016-12-28 05:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has actually been a pretty heated topic for many years. From what I learned in college, it's a bit of both sides.
If your father has an IQ of 130, and your mother the same, then the potential for you to have a higher IQ is there, but the way you are raised, nutrition, and education play an important role as well.
2006-10-26 08:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by AB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a common thought/belief as is the fruit does not fall far from the tree... as such it should not be minimized... we know many such observations are found to be factually true..
my thought: as genetic material from both parents is transferred to the baby, (eye,hair,height,color, teeth health and longevity) as well as diseases that rely on the genetic material from both parents to formulate a particular disease while it does not cause the disease effect(s) in each of the parents.
I say yes it is plausible that the propensity to be at a certain IQ (new standards testing) level can said tobe influenced by the parents genetic material demonstrated by "intelligence (in your example).
side note Blair (word search Blair, BBC news OCT 06) propose to stop problem children from becoming problem adults.. sounds good.. however his comments hint at pre-birth methods as well
2006-10-25 21:02:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, looks are passed down, but you're upbringing and education have too much to do with it. I'd say maybe yes if you were only talking about "potential" intelligence but you have to learn and/or be taught how to use it.
need a current example? Goerge H.W. Bush is a smart guy. His son George W. Bush? well..........I guess the jury is still out.
2006-10-25 19:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true. Einstein`s father, Srivas Rmanujam`s father , Alexander Fleming`s father were not known for their genius.
2006-10-25 19:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋