What Does Heritability Refer To

question 154

Multiple Choice

What does heritability refer to?

• A)Variation in a trait attributable to genetic factors.
• B)Variation in a trait attributable to environmental factors.
• C)Variation in a trait, within a specific group or population, attributable to genetic factors.
• D)Variation in a trait, between multiple groups or populations, attributable to genetic factors.
• E)None of these response options is correct.

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Definitions:

DRL

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates, a behavior modification strategy aimed at reducing the frequency of undesired behaviors.

DRL-IRT Schedule

A DRL schedule in which the target behavior is reinforced following a specified interval of time since the previous episode. The interval is determined by calculating interresponse time (IRT). The interval length is gradually increased until the target behavior occurs only after longer periods of time have passed.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that reinforces desired behaviors while withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors.

Differential Reinforcement

The process of reinforcing specific behaviors while not reinforcing other behaviors, used to increase desired behaviors and decrease undesired ones.