Characteristics That Are Genetically Transferred from Parents to Their Offspring

question 137

Multiple Choice

Characteristics that are genetically transferred from parents to their offspring are said to be a product of

• A) epigenetics.
• B) heredity.
• C) shared family environments.
• D) behavior genetics.

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Definitions:

Personal Power

The influence or authority an individual has over others stemming from personal traits, skills, or relationships, rather than from formal positions of authority.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives to achieve a desired goal.

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, beliefs, or behavior of others in a social context.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, outlining a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to higher needs (self-actualization).