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Originally Posted by Ustwo
In fact it seems that intelligence no matter how you define it is almost completely defined by genetics. There is evidence with morals, values and abilities too.
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Heritability estimates of intelligence range from 0.4 to 0.8 (on a scale from 0 to l). So, I wouldn't say "almost completely", but I do agree with your point generally. Intelligence as measured by an IQ test (probably the WAIS or WISC) is quite heritable, especially comparing it to measures of other psychological constructs. Intelligence as measured by an IQ test also predicts a great deal WITHIN western cultures.
What references are you using to support your argument about the heritabilities of morals and values?