The heritability coefficient is LOW if the correlation for
a. fraternal twins is weak, whereas the correlation for identical twins is strong.
b. fraternal twins is equal to the correlation for parent/child.
c. fraternal twins is equal to the correlation for identical twins.
d. fraternal twins is equal to the correlation for siblings who were born separately.
C
You might also like to view...
A(n) ____ explanation describes why a structure or behavior evolved as it did
a. functional b. ontogenetic c. physiological d. evolutionary
Mrs. Nguyen agrees with the following statement: "As I get older, things are better than I thought they'd be." Mrs. Nguyen's self-perception
A) is an example of stereotype threat. B) may help her live a longer life. C) suggests that she is in denial. D) is consistent with the prevailing Western stereotype of late adulthood.
Women are most likely to overestimate the negative impact of the menstrual cycle on their mood because:
a. men typically underestimate women's menstrual discomfort. b. premenstrual distress heightens one's sense of gender identity. c. evidence that confirms one's preconceptions is easily remembered. d. PMS is a socially acceptable excuse for substandard work performance.
Which of the following is most likely to be a problem in naturalistic research methods?
a. High ecological validity b. Low reactivity c. High construct validity d. Ethical concerns