PsyPost September 19, 2026 • 11:26

What neuroscientists thought was a biological signature for IQ might actually be socioeconomic privilege - PsyPost

By Karina Petrova

What neuroscientists thought was a biological signature for IQ might actually be socioeconomic privilege - PsyPost

A large analysis of children's brain scans reveals that socioeconomic status is the primary factor shaping brain organization. The findings suggest that brain patterns previously linked to intelligence actually reflect environmental factors like stress and sl…

A child’s neighborhood and socioeconomic background appear to shape the function and structure of their developing brain more powerfully than any other behavioral or environmental factor. Brain activ… [+7143 chars]

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