Behavioural Geneticists Are Finding That Within a Group of People

question 238

Multiple Choice

Behavioural geneticists are finding that within a group of people, about ________ of the variation in happiness is attributable to genetic differences.

• A) 70%
• B) 10%
• C) 30%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Compounds responsible for transmitting signals between neurons through synapses within the nervous system.

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, mimicking the effects of naturally occurring substances and potentially influencing physiological and psychological processes.

Autonomic Neuron

A nerve cell that governs function in the autonomic nervous system, responsible for involuntary body functions like heart rate and digestion.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that picks up signals through the senses and transmits them to the brain and spinal cord.