Which Statement Best Exemplifies the Basic Premise of Behavioral Genetics

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics?

• A) "Your personality is all in your genes"
• B) "Your personality is all in your environment"
• C) "People are either very open to new experiences or avoid new experiences at all costs"
• D) "Openness to new experience is not an either/or proposition, but represents a wide range of reactions"

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Definitions:

Preventable Hazard

A risk or danger to health and safety that can be minimized or eliminated through proactive measures, planning, and awareness.

Nonlinear Dose Response

A relationship in which the effect of exposure to a substance does not directly correlate to the dose received, often observed with toxins and pharmaceuticals.

Threshold Level

The point at which a relatively small change or variation in external conditions can cause a rapid change in an ecosystem or in the properties of a substance.

Technological System

An organized arrangement of people, machines, and procedures designed to perform and control various functions and processes for achieving specific objectives.