Which of the following is NOT indicated by a heritability statistic?
A) whether genetic factors play some role in shaping individual differences
B) whether the etiology of certain conditions such as mental retardation is environmental
C) whether genes and environments interact to produce behavior
D) how much variability in a trait is due to nonshared environmental factors

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Heritability statistics indicate the proportion of variance in a trait attributable to genetic differences among individuals in a population. They do not directly inform about the interaction between genes and environments in producing behavior; instead, they focus on the genetic contribution to trait variability.

Which of the Following Is NOT Indicated by a Heritability