Referring to behavior and personality as polygenic means that both are
A) influenced by only a few genes, but each has a large effect.
B) influenced by many genes, with each individual gene contributing a relatively small effect.
C) influenced by individual genes only rarely.
D) a result of our genetic structure only.

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Polygenic traits are influenced by many genes, with each gene contributing a relatively small effect. This means that a person's behavior and personality are shaped by the interactions of many different genes, rather than being the product of a single or a few genes.

Referring to Behavior and Personality as Polygenic Means That Both