The Term for the Amount of Observed Individual Differences in Some

question 50

Multiple Choice

The term for the amount of observed individual differences in some characteristic that can be accounted for by genetic differences is ____________.

• A) genotype
• B) heritability
• C) inheritance factor
• D) gene-environment co-factor

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Definitions:

Receptors Located

Sites on a cell or nerve that respond to specific stimuli, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or environmental changes.

Space

The infinite extension in all directions, encompassing all matter and energy, often considered in physics, astronomy, and philosophical discussions.

Muscles

Biological tissues composed of long cells called muscle fibers, capable of contracting to produce movement in the body.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanging stimuli over time.