Which Statement About Heritability Estimates Is TRUE

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement about heritability estimates is TRUE?

• A)Heritability estimates suggest the existence of genes for particular behavioural patterns, such as divorce.
• B)Heritability estimates can differ dramatically for groups of people in very different environments.
• C)Heritability estimates are informative in determining the relative genetic and environmental contributions to the development of a particular individual.
• D)Heritability estimates indicate the level of changeability of the trait.

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Definitions:

Biochemical Differences

Variations in the chemical processes and substances within the body that can influence mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Anatomical Differences

Variations in the physical structure of organisms, often used to compare species or to highlight differences between sexes within a species.

Split-Brain Surgery

A surgical procedure that involves cutting the corpus callosum, the main connection between the brain's two hemispheres, typically used to treat severe cases of epilepsy.

Seizures

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.