A psychologist who studies the extent to which a trait, such as IQ, is heritable among women is using a __________ approach.

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The within-group heritability approach examines the extent to which a trait, such as IQ, is heritable within a single group, such as women in this case. This is in contrast to the between-group heritability approach which compares the heritability of a trait across different groups, such as comparing the heritability of IQ between men and women. Deviation IQ refers to a type of IQ score that compares an individual's IQ to the average IQ of their age group, while cumulative deficit refers to the concept that negative experiences early in life can accumulate and have a lasting impact on development.

A Psychologist Who Studies the Extent to Which a Trait