Which of the following is NOT a misconception about genetic influence on behavior?
A) If a disorder has a strong genetic influence, environmental factors are unimportant.
B) Many genetic effects on psychological characteristics increase with age.
C) Disorders that run in families are genetically based.
D) Genetic research strategies are of no use for studying environmental influences.
B
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a. ?maintaining harmonious relations b. ??self-esteem c. ?trying not to diminish others? d. ?sense of independence
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