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In the context of the text, what does a heritability estimate of 0.5 for IQ indicate?
In the context of the text, what does a heritability estimate of 0.5 for IQ indicate?
- IQ has a strong positive correlation with genetics.
- IQ has a high level of variance in the population.
- IQ is not influenced by genetics at all.
- IQ is only moderately influenced by genetics. (correct)
Which statement best describes the concept of heritability in biopsychology?
Which statement best describes the concept of heritability in biopsychology?
- Heritability estimates represent the proportion of variance in a trait due to genetic differences. (correct)
- Heritability estimates imply a fixed biological limit on a trait.
- Heritability estimates always refer to correlations.
- Heritability estimates are not used in studies involving nature and nurture.
Which aspect of the scientific method is highlighted in the statement 'Science’s history is full of questionable characters, but the scientific method remains our best way of acquiring information about the world'?
Which aspect of the scientific method is highlighted in the statement 'Science’s history is full of questionable characters, but the scientific method remains our best way of acquiring information about the world'?
- Reliability (correct)
- Accuracy
- Reproducibility
- Transparency
How does the text suggest that science is different from being considered a dogma?
How does the text suggest that science is different from being considered a dogma?
What does the statement 'Ignoring the best available evidence leads to tangible harm and misfortune' emphasize about scientific practice?
What does the statement 'Ignoring the best available evidence leads to tangible harm and misfortune' emphasize about scientific practice?
How do pharmaceutical companies fit into the context of the text regarding science?
How do pharmaceutical companies fit into the context of the text regarding science?
What does the phrase 'Science is as good as it currently gets' imply about scientific knowledge?
What does the phrase 'Science is as good as it currently gets' imply about scientific knowledge?
How does the text portray the role of large institutions in relation to science?
How does the text portray the role of large institutions in relation to science?
'Scientific models of the world may be incomplete, but they’re certainly more accurate than any others' - What does this statement suggest about the nature of scientific models?
'Scientific models of the world may be incomplete, but they’re certainly more accurate than any others' - What does this statement suggest about the nature of scientific models?
