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EY67

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Discuss the behavioral genetics of individual differences, being sure to focus on common misunderstandings about heritability estimates.
 
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Discuss the interaction of genetic factors and experience in behavioral ontogeny by describing two examples and the key findings that revealed the interactions.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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25 for defining heritability estimates
75 for explaining common misconceptions about heritability estimates and contrasting them with more reasonable views.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
50 for describing the genetics of two of maze brightness, PKU, or bird song
50 for describing the interaction of genetic factors and experience for two selected examples



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