Behavior geneticists are most interested in assessing the extent to which heredity and environment contribute to our
A) shared human genome.
B) epigenetic marks.
C) reproductive capacities.
D) individual differences.

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Behavior geneticists are interested in understanding the role of both nature (heredity) and nurture (environment) in shaping individual differences in traits and behaviors such as intelligence, personality, and mental health. Therefore, the most relevant option here is D, individual differences. While options A and B are related to genetics, they do not capture the specific focus of behavior geneticists. Option C is not a primary area of study for behavior genetics.

Behavior Geneticists Are Most Interested in Assessing the Extent to Which