Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics?
A) "Your personality is all in your genes"
B) "Your personality is all in your environment"
C) "People are either very open to new experiences or avoid new experiences at all costs"
D) "Openness to new experience is not an either/or proposition, but represents a wide range of reactions"

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Behavioral genetics suggests that traits like openness to new experiences are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, and individuals can exhibit a wide range of behaviors rather than being at one extreme or the other.

Which Statement Best Exemplifies the Basic Premise of Behavioral Genetics