The heritability of a trait refers to
a. how many genes are involved in its heredity.
b. the extent to which variability among people on the trait is explained by genetic factors. c. the percentage of genes involved in its heredity.
d. the percentage of people who show an inheritance for the trait.
e. the extent to which similarity among people on the traits is explained by environmental factors.
b
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a. misinformation effect. b. familiarity effect. c. constructive nature of memory. d. reminiscence bump.
A two-factor study comparing task performance for males versus females (factor 1) for three different levels of task difficulty (factor 2) would be described as a 2 x 3 design
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The thick, greasy substance that covers the fetus around five to six months after conception is called
A. placenta. B. vernix. C. amnion. D. endoderm.
Your father's family lives in Norway, and his sister is expecting a baby
She mentioned speaking with her midwife, and you were surprised to hear this—when your mother's sister had a baby in the United States, the birth took place in a hospital. Your Norwegian aunt assures you that midwife-assisted births are very common. In fact, they account for _____ percent of all births. a. 96% b. 70% c. 44% d. 20%