Dr. Larsen states that he likes to give his students just enough "hints" so that they can figure out how to solve a difficult problem with a minimum of guidance. Dr. Larsen's approach best demonstrates the concept of:

Which statement about behavioral genetics is most accurate?

a. It is a subfield of sociology. b. It examines the extent to which behavioral tendencies may be inherited. c. It is synonymous with evolutionary psychology. d. It considers social experiences to have a negligible effect on behavior.

The intelligence concept of "g" was based on the observation that

a. IQ scores predict career success. b. skill levels are consistent across tasks. c. children who take math do better at math. d. there are few racial differences in IQ scores.