Why is it incorrect to think of specific genes existing for personality traits or attitudes such as religiosity, political preference, or divorce-proneness?
A. Our understanding of the human genetic code is mostly a matter of guesswork; scientists are far from determining genetic contributions to behavioral factors.
B. It is not incorrect to think this way; several genes have been identified that directly lead to clear behavioral and attitudinal outcomes.
C. Environmental factors have been shown to have a much greater impact on behavior than do genetic factors; studying genes is primarily a nod toward appeasing biologists.
D. Genes code for proteins rather than specific behaviors or attitudes; at best, genetic influences on traits are indirect.
D. Genes code for proteins rather than specific behaviors or attitudes; at best, genetic influences on traits are indirect.
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