Heritability Refers to the Extent to Which Trait Variations Among

question 5

Multiple Choice

Heritability refers to the extent to which trait variations among individuals are attributable to their differing

• A) ethnic identities.
• B) temperaments.
• C) genders.
• D) genes.

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Definitions:

Stanford Prison Study

An infamous psychological experiment conducted in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo, examining the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.

Behavior

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or character rather than to situational factors.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors, such as the situation or environment.