Is Intelligence Inherited? A Genetic Explanation
Have you ever wondered if your child's cognitive abilities are inherited or are they based on environmental factors? In fact, human intelligence is a fairly balanced mix of genetics and environmental influences. Genetic differences in cognition are more likely to be passed from mother to child than from father to child (so all the mothers reading this, you were right all along). More: Is personality genetic? I've studied both genetics and cognitive science extensively, and I'm here to share with you a little bit about whether cognition arises through genetic influence or other factors like socioeconomic status, and how these factors work together as determinants of overall cognitive ability. What is intelligence? A precise definition of intelligence is difficult to pin down, but in general, cognitive ability refers to the ability to learn from experience and adapt to changing environments. Cognitive function includes thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills, as we...