Which of the Following Assertions Is a True Statement About

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions is a true statement about genetic influence on individual differences over time?

• A)The degree of genetic difference typically remains stable from infancy through adulthood.
• B)The degree of genetic difference typically increases from infancy through adulthood.
• C)The degree of genetic difference typically decreases from infancy through adulthood.
• D)The degree of genetic difference typically increases from infancy through childhood, and then decreases from childhood through adulthood.

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Definitions:

Rank-order Consistency

The degree to which the relative ordering of individuals on a particular trait remains the same over time, even if the absolute level of the trait changes.

Population

The total number of individuals or organisms within a specified area or group.

Cross-sectional

A form of research that focuses on analyzing data from a population or its representative part, specifically at a certain time frame.

Self-discipline

The ability to control one's feelings, impulses, and actions to achieve long-term goals.