Some investigators suggest that genetic influences on personality may not be seen unless a unique combination of more than one gene is inherited. Researchers refer to these complex influences as__________ effects.
A) interactive
B) nonadditive
C) multiple-gene
D) compound

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Nonadditive effects refer to the concept that the influence of one gene can be dependent on the presence or absence of another gene, indicating that the effect of inheriting a specific combination of genes is not merely the sum of their individual effects. This aligns with the idea that a unique combination of more than one gene is required to see genetic influences on personality, as described in the question.

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