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Title: Valerie, a child of a low-IQ biological mother, was adopted into a middle-SES family at a young age.
Post by: Soren on Jun 25, 2015
Valerie, a child of a low-IQ biological mother, was adopted into a middle-SES family at a young age. Based on prior research, one would expect that
A)   Valerie would have a higher IQ than her adoptive parents’ biological children.
B)   Valerie would have a lower IQ than her adoptive parents’ biological children.
C)   Valerie would have about the same IQ as her adoptive parents’ biological children.
D)   Valerie’s IQ would be more strongly correlated with her adoptive than her biological relatives.


Title: Re: Valerie, a child of a low-IQ biological mother, was adopted into a middle-SES family at a young
Post by: Ania on Jul 17, 2015
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Title: Re: Valerie, a child of a low-IQ biological mother, was adopted into a middle-SES family at a young age.
Post by: Soren on Aug 7, 2015
I doubted myself! Thanks for confirming. Giving your response the best answer :)


Title: Re: Valerie, a child of a low-IQ biological mother, was adopted into a middle-SES family at a young age.
Post by: Ania on Aug 7, 2015
Aha no problem