AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BEHAVIOR GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?
A
eye color
B
tongue rolling
C
height
D
speaking a language
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, the language that is spoken tends to be shared in families, but it has no genetic contribution and so is not heritable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Handwriting is not an inherited trait.

Detailed explanation-3: -In medicine, describes a characteristic or trait that cannot be passed from a parent to a child through the genes.

Detailed explanation-4: -You are more than your genes. In addition to inherited physical traits such as eye color and height, you also have learned characteristics such as the language you speak or your personality. You aren’t born knowing how to ride a bicycle or tie your shoes. These skills must be taught.

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