Which Field of Study Tries to Determine How Much of Behavior

question 355

Multiple Choice

Which field of study tries to determine how much of behavior is the result of genetic inheritance and how much is due to a person's experiences?

• A) psychobiology
• B) neuropsychology
• C) behavioral genetics
• D) psychoanalysis

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, which will then undergo cell division and grow into an embryo.

Chromosome

A molecule made of DNA and proteins carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Prenatal Development

Prenatal Development involves the process of growth and development within the womb, from the formation of an embryo to the development of a fetusu until birth.