Intelligence.Are some people born with more of it?

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by FATPad@Aug 27 2003, 06:35 AM
Both?

I say both too.

Studies of twins separated at birth show high heritability of IQ (quite a bit greater than parental social influence in at least some of the studies). Now whether one wants to go all the way and assume that IQ is equivalent to what we call intelligence is a good debate in and of itself.

Most people preceive that some kids just "get it" from a young age compared to other children which doesn't mean some kids can't hit the high end of their bell curve. (?).

Some people are just INTERESTED in learning. Genetically influenced? Certainly a benefit for whatever benefits knowledge provides (mnemonic tricks, learning paradigms) on any test that would purport to measure such things.