scientists have discovered which parent passes on their intelligence to the child

A study conducted by the Social Sciences Division of the US Medical Research and Public Health Council reveals interesting aspects of the inheritance of intellectual abilities.

According to results published on Psychology Spot, intelligence is most often inherited from mothers. Our Newspaper writes about this.

Main conclusions of the study:

Inheritance of intelligence:

The study's findings highlight the complex nature of intellectual development, showing that both genetic inheritance and environmental influences play important roles in shaping children's mental abilities. Intellectual traits are most often passed on from the mother, but it is equally important to consider the influence of education and environment on a child's development.

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