To Say That the Heritability of a Trait Is Approximately

question 31

Multiple Choice

To say that the heritability of a trait is approximately 50 percent means

• A) that genes are responsible for 50 percent of the trait in an individual, and the environment is responsible for the rest.
• B) that the trait's appearance in a person will reflect approximately equal genetic contributions from both parents.
• C) that of the variation in the trait within a group of people, 50 percent can be attributed to heredity.
• D) all of these things.

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Definitions:

Effortful Control

The inhibition of impulsive or dominant actions.

Situational Compliance

The act of conforming to the demands or requirements of a specific situation, possibly against one's own preferences.

Action

Complex, coordinated behaviors.

Rule Violations

Actions or behaviors that transgress established rules, guidelines, or expectations within a particular context.