Research suggests that the environment accounts for only about 50 percent of the variation of the divorce rate.If the remaining 50 percent is affected by genes,we can say that.50 is the ___________ for the likelihood of divorce.
A) genotype
B) phenotype
C) heritability statistic
D) correlation

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If 50% of the variation in divorce rates is due to genetic factors, we can say that the heritability statistic (which measures the extent to which differences in a trait are due to genetic factors) for the likelihood of divorce is 50%. Therefore, the correct answer is C) heritability statistic.

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