Sir Francis Galton believed that smart people from 'good families' should only marry others with similar strong genes. Which of the following concepts is illustrated by this example?

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Positive eugenics involves encouraging the breeding of individuals with desirable traits, while negative eugenics involves preventing individuals with undesirable traits from reproducing. Galton's belief is an example of positive eugenics, as he believed in encouraging the breeding of individuals from "good" families with strong genes.

Sir Francis Galton Believed That Smart People from 'Good Families