________ is an estimate of the proportion of the total variance in a trait that is attributed to genetics.
A) Heritability
B) Nativism
C) Evolutionary psychology
D) The nature effect

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Heritability is the estimate of how much variation in a trait is due to genetic factors. It is a calculation of the proportion of variance in a trait that is attributable to genetics versus environment. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because nativism is a philosophical belief that some ideas or knowledge are innate while option C describes a discipline that focuses on explaining human behavior and abilities in terms of evolution. Option D is incorrect as "The nature effect" is not a commonly used term in psychology.

________ Is an Estimate of the Proportion of the Total