In a couple of sentences, explain why the results from the below graph may be used as evidence for the genetic influence on intelligence. Be sure to refer specifically to results in the graph. GCA is a measure used to measure intelligence and stands for “General Conceptual Ability”.

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In a couple of sentences, explain why the results from the below graph may be used as evidence for the genetic influence on intelligence. Be sure to refer specifically to results in the graph. GCA is a measure used to measure intelligence and stands for “General Conceptual Ability”. 

GCA correlations for genetically-
related, reared-together relatives
Monozygotic Twins (N=4672)
0 86
Dizygotic Twins (N=5546)
0.6
Full Siblings (N=26,473)
0.47
Parent-offspring (N=843)
0.42
Half-Siblings (N=200)
0.31
Cousins (N=1176)
0.15
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
Data from: Bouchard, T.J, and McGue, M. (1981). Familial studies of intelligence:
A review. Science, 212: 1055-1059.
Transcribed Image Text:GCA correlations for genetically- related, reared-together relatives Monozygotic Twins (N=4672) 0 86 Dizygotic Twins (N=5546) 0.6 Full Siblings (N=26,473) 0.47 Parent-offspring (N=843) 0.42 Half-Siblings (N=200) 0.31 Cousins (N=1176) 0.15 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 Data from: Bouchard, T.J, and McGue, M. (1981). Familial studies of intelligence: A review. Science, 212: 1055-1059.
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