Recessive Genetic Influence on Behavior

Medium Unit 2: Biological Bases Genetics And Behavior

Behavioral genetics is a field that investigates the interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences in shaping an individual's behavior. One of the key concepts in understanding this relationship is the distinction between dominant and recessive traits. When considering a specific behavior, such as aggression, which of the following scenarios most accurately exemplifies the concept of a recessive genetic influence affecting behavior?

A child exhibiting aggressive behavior due to exposure to violent media.

A teenager who develops aggression after a traumatic experience.

An individual who displays aggression only when both parents also exhibited aggressive behaviors.

A person who is inherently calm but becomes aggressive when placed in a stressful situation.

A person with a genetic predisposition for aggression who never exhibits aggressive behavior.

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