Asked by
Jason Lopez
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
What relatively new field investigates the influence of genes and heredity on a person's actions?
A) psychobiology
B) neuropsychology
C) behavioral genetics
D) psychoanalysis
Behavioral Genetics
A field of study that examines the role of genetics and environmental influences on behaviors.
Influence
The capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
Heredity
The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.
- Understand the contribution of genes and heredity to behavior from the perspective of behavioral genetics.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the contribution of genes and heredity to behavior from the perspective of behavioral genetics.