The Extent to Which a Trait Is Inherited Versus Acquired

question 21

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a trait is inherited versus acquired through interactions with the environment defines the concept of:

• A) heritability
• B) genetic predisposition
• C) genetic engineering
• D) concordance

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Definitions:

Retrieval

The process of getting information out of memory storage.

Acquisition

The process of acquiring or gaining knowledge, skills, or behaviors through learning or experience.

Storage

The process by which information is encoded, retained, and retrieved in the brain.

Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon

A psychological phenomenon where a person is unable to recall a familiar word or name, despite feeling that it is just out of reach.