Which Perspective Studies the Relative Contributions of Our Genes and Our

question 291

Multiple Choice

Which perspective studies the relative contributions of our genes and our environment on our individual differences?

• A) cognitive
• B) behavior genetics
• C) social-cultural
• D) psychodynamic

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