Which of the Following Statements Is True About Heritability

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about heritability?

• A) Heritability allows a person to determine how much of his or her intelligence is determined by genetics.
• B) A trait with high heritability generally cannot be modified by experience.
• C) If a trait is determined to be highly heritable in one environment, it will be so in all environments.
• D) Heritability cannot be directly measured; it must be inferred based on studies of people with a known degree of genetic similarity.

Understand the impact of life situations and stress on depression.

Identify the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of mania and depression according to DSM-5.

Recognize the role of gender, race, and marital status in the prevalence and perception of depression.

Understand the interaction between cognitive, biochemical, and environmental factors in the development of depression.

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Male And Female Development

The biological and psychological processes that contribute to the formation of gender-specific attributes, behaviors, and roles in individuals.

Falsifiability

A principle that a scientific hypothesis must be capable of being proven false, to be considered scientifically valid.

Psychodynamic Theories

A group of theories in psychology that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on behavior.