Genetic influences have been identified for traits such as TV watching, oddly enough. Why is it logically absurd to think that genes directly influence the viewing of television?

A) Some people don't own TVs.
B) Natural selection unfolds slowly, yet TV has existed for less than a century.
C) Some people do not watch TV at all.
D) TV viewing is determined by culture, according to research.

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Natalia Barrios · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Natural selection operates over long timescales and is unlikely to have had a direct influence on a behavior as recent as TV watching, which has only been around for less than a century.Answer: A and CThe fact that some people don't own TVs or don't watch TV at all demonstrates that genetics cannot directly influence TV viewing behavior. Additionally, culture is a major determinant of TV viewing behavior, as demonstrated by research.

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