Heritability Refers to

question 97

Multiple Choice

Heritability refers to

• A) differences between identical twins raised apart.
• B) the amount of variation in a group that can be attributed to genetic differences.
• C) the impact of schooling on IQ scores.
• D) concordance differences between siblings.
• E) the impact of sensory deprivation on cognitive growth.

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Definitions:

Computer

An electronic device capable of processing, storing, and displaying information for various tasks.

Sensory Impressions

Information gathered by the senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing) that shapes our understanding of the environment.

Bioecological Perspective

A theory in developmental psychology that emphasizes the importance of the interactions between individuals and their environments, including biological, social, and cultural factors.

Urie Bronfenbrenner

A developmental psychologist known for introducing the ecological systems theory, which emphasizes the multiple levels of environment affecting child development.