Which of the following is representative of Sir Francis Galton's perspective on the causes of IQ?
A)Galton believed that intelligence was a trait that changed significantly over time.
B)Galton believed that intelligence was determined 50 percent by environment and 50 percent by genes.
C)Galton was an environmentalist and believed that social factors significantly influenced IQ.
D)Galton was a hereditarian and believed that genes significantly influenced IQ.

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Sir Francis Galton was a hereditarian who believed that intelligence was strongly influenced by genes. He believed that intelligence was inherited and that individuals with higher intelligence would produce offspring with higher intelligence, through the process of selective breeding.

Which of the Following Is Representative of Sir Francis Galton's