Quantitative Traits Are Controlled by Many Different Factors in the Environment

question 21

Multiple Choice

Quantitative traits are controlled by many different factors in the environment and in the genotype.This is the ___________ hypothesis.

• A) Multiple Factor Hypothesis
• B) Polygenic Factor Hypothesis
• C) Pleiotropic Factor Hypothesis
• D) Dominant Factor Hypothesis
• E) Majority Factor Hypothesis

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Definitions:

Charles Spearman

A psychologist known for his work in statistics and intelligence, notably for his theory that a general intelligence factor, "g", underlies all cognitive abilities.

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New Problems

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