Heritability Estimates Computed Within Black and White Populations Provide

question 107

Multiple Choice

Heritability estimates computed within black and white populations provide

• A) direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in both black and white populations.
• B) direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in black populations but not in white populations.
• C) direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in white populations but not in black populations.
• D) no direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences.

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Definitions:

High Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by kindness, empathy, and a cooperative spirit.

High Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness.

External Locus

An individual’s belief that their life events and outcomes are largely beyond their control and depend on external factors or forces.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.