The study of heritability of behavioral traits is called
a. behavioral eugenics
b. behavioral genetics
c. behavioral androgyny
d. zygology
Ans: b. behavioral genetics
Explanation: Behavioral genetics is a scientific branch that explains heritability of the behavioral trait. This also examines how our genetics and our environment can operate our behaviors. A great example of behavioral genetics is researches about twins.
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