Which of These Research Methods Would a Behavioral Geneticist Be

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which of these research methods would a behavioral geneticist be likely to employ to study the influence of genetics on personality?

• A) examining heritability in twins and adopted individuals
• B) interviewing people who have known others who were particularly odd or unique
• C) administering paper and pencil or computerized questionnaires to hundreds of people
• D) documenting the patterns of development and difficulties of psychiatric patients

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