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Intelligence is genetically inherited rather than being an acquired trait

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Contemporary twin and genetic studies consistently demonstrate that intelligence is substantially heritable, with heritability estimates ranging from 75% to 85% by adolescence and early adulthood.

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Longitudinal Study of Language of Twins at Ages 9 and 14 Years: Twinning, Zygosity, and Heritability.

2026 · cited by 0

This longitudinal twin study reports that heritability estimates for nonverbal intelligence reach up to 85% by adolescence.

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Longitudinal associations between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status are partially genetic in nature.

2026 · cited by 0

Using twin data, this study estimates the heritability of IQ at approximately 75%, highlighting a strong genetic foundation for cognitive ability.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 7501 Aug 2026

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