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    Gene-environment interactions don't eliminate heritabilit... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→The Causal Process Account's clean distinction between heritable and non-heritable variation presupposes a modularity of causal factors that actual population genetics does not support.

    Gene-environment interactions don't eliminate heritability estimates; they explain residual variation while maintaining the conceptual distinction between genetic and environmental factors.

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    Conceptual distinction(Contrasted with real distinction)
    A distinction in which one thing is considered from different perspectives or aspects, without implying real compositeness.
    Gene-environment interactions(as used in psychology and biology)
    The way your inherited traits (genes) and your surroundings (environment) work together to shape who you are, rather than either one acting alone.
    Heritability estimates(as used in behavioral genetics)
    A statistical measurement that tries to show what percentage of a trait (like intelligence or height) comes from your genes versus your environment; it's an attempt to quantify 'nature versus nurture.'
    Residual variation(as used in statistics and genetic research)
    The leftover differences between people that can't be explained by the main factors you're studying—the 'mystery' part that's still unaccounted for.

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