Which Statement Is the Best Analogy for the Influence of Genes

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the best analogy for the influence of genes on our cognitive development?

• A)They are like an ignition switch on a rocket that can go forever.
• B)They are like a fence that holds us within a boundary.
• C)They are like a door that leads us to our destiny.
• D)They are like a hurdle that we must jump over.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their psychological traits, behaviors, and processes.

Functional Units

Components or parts of a system, device, or organism that perform specific roles or functions within the larger structure.

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for reproduction, growth, and maintenance.