Which of the Following Is a Misconception About Genetics and Behavior

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a misconception about genetics and behavior?

• A) The influence of genetics on behavior disappears as we get older.
• B) Just because a disorder runs in families does not mean genetics are the reason.
• C) Genetic research strategies provide useful tests of the influence of the environment on behavior.
• D) Genetics influence behavior by making the person more or less susceptible to environmental influences.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Stocks that have been initially distributed and then bought back by the company that issued them, thus decreasing the quantity of available shares in the market.

Contra Equity Account

An equity account where balances are opposite to the normal accounts and are used to reduce the value of equity accounts.

Voting Rights

The entitlements of shareholders to vote on company matters, typically proportional to the number of shares they hold.

Treasury Stock

Refers to shares that were once part of the outstanding shares and have been bought back by the company.