Which of the following statements MOST accurately reflects the roles of heredity and environment in shaping our behavior?
A) Genetic factors have little influence on behavior.
B) Researchers have identified genes for specific behaviors such as sarcasm.
C) Hereditary endowment plays an indirect role in molding our behavior.
D) Genes exert their influence on behavior with little impact from environmental factors.

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While genetic factors do play a role in our behavior, they do not act in isolation. Our genes interact with our environment to shape our behavior. Therefore, our hereditary endowment plays an indirect role in molding our behavior.

Which of the Following Statements MOST Accurately Reflects the Roles