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 coefficient
D)correlation
E)confidence interval

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The heritability coefficient is a measure that reflects the extent to which genetic differences among individuals contribute to individual differences in a behavior or trait, such as the likelihood of divorce, when the environment is held constant. In this context, stating that 50 percent of the variation is affected by genes implies that the heritability coefficient for the likelihood of divorce is 50.

Research Suggests That the Environment Accounts for Only About 50