________ Is an Estimate of the Proportion of the Total

question 248

Multiple Choice

________ is an estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait among individuals within a group that is attributable to genetic differences.

• A) Reciprocal determinism
• B) Factor analysis
• C) Heritability
• D) Congruence

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