Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics?

A. "Your personality is all in your genes"
B. "Your personality is all in your environment"
C. "People are either very open to new experiences or avoid new experiences at all costs"
D. "Openness to new experience is not an either/or proposition, but represents a wide range of reactions"


Answer: D

Psychology

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