The study of the inherited portions of personality is called __________.
A)twin studies.
B)adoptive studies.
C)behavioral genetics.
D)adoptive genetics.

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The study of the inherited portions of personality is called behavioral genetics. This field examines the role of genetics in behavior and personality traits. Twin and adoptive studies are research methods used in behavioral genetics to help determine how much of a particular trait is due to genetics versus environment. However, they are not the actual study of inherited personality itself. Thus, option (A) and (B) are incorrect. Adoptive genetics is not a real term.

The Study of the Inherited Portions of Personality Is Called