The study of how specific genes interact with the environment to influence behavior is called
A) behavioral genomics.
B) anthropometrics.
C) psychometrics.
D) transgenics.
Answer: A
Rationale: Behavioral genomics is the study of how specific genes interact with the environment to influence behavior. The focus of the behavioral genomic approach to intelligence is to identify genes that are related to increases or decreases in certain types of learning and problem solving.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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