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Behavioral Genetics and Heritability Analysis

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-IA-SS

7 lessons

Goal

Evaluate the quantitative and experimental methods used to estimate heritability and disentangle genetic from environmental influences.

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Learning standards covered

us-iaSS.9-12.Psy.1Iowa Social Studies Standards · 6th Grade

Analyze the components of a psychological investigation.

us-iaSS.9-12.Psy.4Iowa Social Studies Standards · 6th Grade

Evaluate the role of genetics and environment in behavior.