The Extent to Which the Variability of a Trait Among

question 129

Multiple Choice

The extent to which the variability of a trait among groups, like different sexes or races, is genetically influenced is referred to as

• A) between-group heritability.
• B) among-group heritability.
• C) cross-group heritability.
• D) within-group heritability.

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Definitions:

Escape Learning

A form of learning in which an organism acquires a response to terminate an aversive stimulus.

Discrimination

The unfair and biased treatment of people from various groups, particularly based on their race, age, or gender.

Operant Conditioning

A pedagogical strategy where the frequency of a behavior is adjusted using encouragement or suppression.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.