The Heritability of a Trait Can Be Estimated by Comparing

question 119

True/False

The heritability of a trait can be estimated by comparing groups of same-sex fraternal twins with groups of identical twins.

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Definitions:

Implicit Association Test (IAT)

A psychological test designed to measure the strength of an individual's automatic associations between mental representations of objects (concepts) in memory.

Prosocial Behavior

Refers to voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals.

Modern Racism

A form of prejudice that is subtler than overt racism, often manifesting as denying the existence of racial discrimination or expressing indirect racial prejudices.

Implicit Attitudes

Attitudes that are unconsciously held and can influence feelings and behavior without the individual being consciously aware of them.