Genetic Influence on Psychological Traits Quiz
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What is the main reason why no complex traits are 100% heritable?

Heritability is caused by many genes of small effect.

What do phenotypic correlations between behavioral traits indicate?

Significant and substantial genetic mediation.

What is the main reason for the age-to-age stability in traits like intelligence?

Largely due to genetics.

What do most associations between environmental measures and psychological outcomes show?

<p>Significant genetic mediation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are most environmental effects not shared by children growing up in the same family?

<p>Most environmental effects are not shared due to significant genetic influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can genetic designs help in separating nature from nurture in family resemblance?

<p>Genetic designs can identify the contributions of genes and environment in family resemblance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely percentage range of heritability for intelligence?

<p>30-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the theory of genetic influence on psychological traits be disproven?

<p>Reliably measure a trait in an adequately powered study and find non-significant heritability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies generally support the conclusion of substantial genetic influence on traits?

<p>Estimates from DNA alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common disorder discussed in the text?

<p>Abnormal psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of genetic mediation of behavioral traits, what does GWA studies stand for?

<p>Genome-Wide Association studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key finding related to complex traits and heritability?

<p>No complex traits are 100% heritable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What explains genetic stability despite increasing heritability for intelligence?

<p>Genetic 'amplification' via selective gene-environment correlation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of heritability?

<p>Many genes of small effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological traits show age-to-age stability largely due to genetics?

<p>Personality, intelligence, psychopathology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of controlling for genetic influence when studying environmental effects?

<p>It allows for gaining the strongest evidence for the importance of environmental influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do most measures of the environment show according to the findings?

<p>Significant genetic influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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