If the Correlation for a Given Personality Trait in a Set

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the correlation for a given personality trait in a set of same-sex fraternal twins is .25 and the correlation for that same personality trait is .75 in a set of identical twins, we can assume the heritability estimate is approximately:

• A) .50
• B) .25
• C) 1.00
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Ethnic Backgrounds

References to a person's ancestry or culture, often related to nationality, language, religion, and other social factors that demonstrate a shared communal identity.

Attractive Speaker

An individual perceived as appealing or pleasing in their manner of speaking, often influencing audience engagement and reception.

Influenced

Being affected or changed in behavior, attitude, or other aspects due to the impact of external factors.

Situational Attribution

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to situational factors.