The argument that no one has demonstrated that intelligence is largely shaped by environment,so it must be largely inherited is an example of
A) an appeal to ignorance.
B) a reification.
C) a conclusion that is supported by the research presented in this chapter.
D) an example of divergent thinking.

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This argument is based on the absence of evidence, rather than actual evidence supporting the claim that intelligence is largely inherited. This is a logical fallacy known as an appeal to ignorance.

The Argument That No One Has Demonstrated That Intelligence Is