Heritabilty refers to the extent to which
A) unrelated individuals share common genes
B) genetic mutations can be transmitted to one's offspring
C) trait differences among individuals are attributable to genetic variations
D) adult personality is determined by infant temperament.
Answer: C) trait differences among individuals are attributable to genetic variations
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