According to Studies of the Influence of Heredity and Environment

question 972

True/False

According to studies of the influence of heredity and environment on personality traits, heredity appears to be responsible for less than ten percent of the variation in most personality traits.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral characteristics.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that occurs between early childhood and adolescence, generally encompassing the ages of 7 to 11 years.

Early Childhood

The period of human development from birth to approximately 8 years old, characterized by rapid physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional and social learning.

Overweight Adolescents

Young individuals, typically aged 10-19, whose body mass index is above the normal range for their age and height, potentially leading to health issues.