If you read a news article titled "Scientists discover gene associated with ability to learn," what is a likely response a psychologist would post to the comment section?
a. "Finally, THE gene for learning has been discovered!"
b. "This is one of many different genes associated with something complex like learning."
c. "This will once and for all prove that learning is 100 percent genetically determined."
d. "Learning is something that happens when we interact with the environment, so there is probably an error in the
Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals can differ because of one gene or because of many genes.
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