Which of the following is true of the study of behavioral genetics?
a. It involves the study of the relationship between hereditary factors and personality traits.
b. It shows that environmental factors are more important than genetic factors.
c. It was begun by Murray and carried forward by Allport and Cattell.
d. All of these are correct.
ANS: A
FEEDBACK: There is growing evidence to support the idea that some traits are influenced by hereditary factors. The area of study focusing on the connection between genetics and personality is often called behavioral genetics which studies the relationship between genetic or hereditary factors and personality traits.
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