Studies Linking Personality Traits with Specific Genes Have Been Difficult

question 283

Multiple Choice

Studies linking personality traits with specific genes have been difficult to replicate because

• A) traits may be influenced by many genes.
• B) twin studies have not been perfected.
• C) researchers have trouble measuring dopamine levels.
• D) MRI technology is not widely available.

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