Just how much of it is effected by experience? Say their are two identical twins, one is given ideal conditions for growing up, well fed and looked after. The other child lives in a developing country and is under nourished. Just how big do you think the difference in their IQs will be when they grow up? Take your best guess, five, maybey ten points?
2007-02-12 04:31:56 · 3 answers · asked by Claudia P 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
My guess would be a span much greater than 10 points. Health and nutrition play a HUGE role in brain development. Simple dehydration can affect a healthy person's mental performance. Studies have also shown that children who are deprived of age appropriate mental stimuli and opportunities show deficits... this is turn affects IQ.
2007-02-12 05:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a difference. The brain is an organ and needs nourishment like any other. A balanced diet is known to improve IQ even in developed countries.
Also, mental stimulation plays a part.
2007-02-12 13:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is 10 points because of diet, history in learning and social factors.
2007-02-12 16:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by stbill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋