Which statement is TRUE about heritability?
A) High heritability means an ability is largely genetically determined and not subject to learning and other environmental influences.
B) There is a genetic influence for some characteristics across the population as measured in the population.
C) When heritability is high, it means that some trait is largely inherited and that genes are causing a behavior.
D) A high heritability score indicates that there is a genetic determination for some characteristic.

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Heritability refers to the proportion of variation in a trait among individuals in a population that can be attributed to genetic differences. It does not imply that a trait is genetically determined in an absolute sense, but rather indicates the extent to which genetic factors contribute to observed variation in that trait within a specific population and environment.

Which Statement Is TRUE About Heritability