Heritability
A measure of the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic, inherited factors, is called heritability.
Heritability is the proportion of the variance of a given personality characteristic that is attributed to genetic inheritance.
Webster Dictionary Meaning
1. Heritability
- The state of being heritable. Category: Psychology & Behavioral Science
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