Can Intelligence Be Altered?
The intelligence of any individual is dependent on factors incorporating genetics, education, and the environment. The nurturing by the parent determines the child’s intelligence, depending on the parents’ approach in raising their children. Parents can foster the development of particular talents in the children, thus influencing their preferences, religious beliefs, and knowledge acquisition that ultimately determines their future careers. Social control regulates how a person responds to different situations by conforming to societal norms that define one’s reasoning. It is, therefore, true that intelligence is not dependent on the genes but the ability to learn from experiences and adapt to changing environments. Consequently, adapting to the evolving environments relies on the nurturing of the child.