Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Interaction of Heredity

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the interaction of heredity and environment on mental functioning?

• A) Hereditary factors associated with genetic make-up are far more influential than environment.
• B) Environmental factors are far more influential than hereditary factors.
• C) Heredity and environment play a role on mental functioning.
• D) There is a lack of evidence to make any claims about heredity or environment on mental functioning.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

Equilibrium quantity is the quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market stability.

Demand Decreases

A situation where the desire or need for a product or service declines, often leading to lower prices and adjustments in supply.

Supply Increases

Occurs when the quantity of a good or service that a market can offer rises.

Law of Demand

The law of demand states that, all else being equal, as the price of a good or service increases, consumer demand for the good or service will decrease, and vice versa.