Briefly explain what a heritability estimate represents
What will be an ideal response?
The heritability estimate represents the amount of variance in a trait that is accounted for by inheritance. It can be considered an index of the genetic influence on a personality trait. The higher the heritability estimate, the stronger the evidence that genes matter.
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a. achievement. b. intelligence. c. reaction range. d. motivation.
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a. Impulsive ability syndrome b. Savant syndrome c. Prodigy disorder d. Schizoaffective disorder
Which item is not considered one of the eight types of intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner?
a. Logical mathematical b. Interpersonal c. Bodily kinesthetic d. Crystallized
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a) intimacy and decision/commitment b) infatuation c) passion and intimacy d) passion and decision/commitment