Study Of Twins Finds Intelligence 'Largely Determined By Hereditary Genetic Factors'

The study of Serbian twins shows that cognitive capacity is largely determined by certain hereditary factors - but if you have a high IQ you won't thrive without a stimulating enviroment https://t.co/atv6q9sXIl

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Hundreds of twins helped researchers in northern Serbia to explore the influence of genetic and social factors on intelligence.

[...]The study showed that cognitive capacity is "largely determined by certain genetic factors, which are hereditary, while success in school is mostly determined not only by genetic factors but also by social and environmental factors," said psychologist Snezana Smederavac.

"It is not enough to have a high IQ if you don't have an environment to stimulate intelligence it will not help you a lot in life," said Smederavac, who coordinated the study.