Some traits are more influenced by genetic factors than other traits, as reflected in the correlations between the traits of identical twins raised apart. Which one of the following series of traits is arranged from most to least heritable?
A. Height, brain activity, IQ scores, creativity
B. Brain activity, height, creativity, IQ scores
C. Brain activity, IQ scores, height, creativity
D. Height, creativity, IQ scores, brain activity
Answer: A
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