Meta-Analysis

question 65

Multiple Choice

Meta-analysis:

• A)yields an overall estimate of effect size across studies
• B)permits researchers to draw conclusions about the consistency of observed differences across studies
• C)is only as valid as the studies from which it is based
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Heritable Personality Traits

Personality characteristics that are influenced by genetic factors and can be passed from parents to offspring.

Male-Female Genetic Differences

Genetic disparities between males and females, typically referring to differences found within the XX and XY chromosomes affecting physical, developmental, and behavioral traits.

Environmental Factors

External elements such as climate, pollutants, and social contexts that can influence an organism's development and behavior.

Sex Hormones

Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone that are involved in the regulation of sexual and reproductive functions, and that influence secondary sex characteristics.