What Do We Now Know About Genes That Explains Why

question 35

Multiple Choice

What do we now know about genes that explains why eugenics policies can't really work?

• A) Genes aren't related to feeblemindedness.
• B) There are no specific genes which define human abilities or personalities.
• C) It's impossible to remove a gene from a population just through selective breeding.
• D) Human abilities and personalities are entirely controlled by our environment.
• E) Genes will mutate right back to their abnormal state, even if they're fixed.

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Definitions:

Individualistic Societies

Societies that emphasize personal achievements, individual rights, and autonomy, as opposed to collective goals.

Collectivistic Societies

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the desires of the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Relationship Orientations

The inclination or preference towards certain types of interactions or bonds with others, influencing personal connections.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are, based on their group membership(s).