DrStanfield Describes Himself as a Behavioural Geneticist,whereas Dr

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Dr.Stanfield describes himself as a behavioural geneticist,whereas Dr.Reeves describes herself as an ethologist.In comparing these two individuals,what would you find regarding their research focus?

• A) Dr. Stanfield focuses almost exclusively on the genetic determinants of behaviour, whereas Dr. Reeves focuses more on the impact of environmental variables.
• B) Dr. Stanfield focuses on individual differences among people, whereas Dr. Reeves focuses on attributes that are common to all people.
• C) Dr. Stanfield focuses on attributes that are common to all people, whereas Dr. Reeves focuses on individual differences among people.
• D) Dr. Stanfield focuses almost exclusively on the impact of environmental variables on behaviour, whereas Dr. Reeves focuses more on the genetic determinants.

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