Question 1

________ is defined as the process by which the cell's nucleus, including the chromosomes, duplicates itself and the cell divides.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodation 
B)  Mitosis 
C)  Assimilation 
D)  Fertilization 
A)  Accommodation 
B)  Mitosis 
C)  Assimilation 
D)  Fertilization B

Question 2

Studies that focus on the interdependence of two or more genes in influencing characteristics, behavior, diseases, and development are concerned with gene-gene

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction. 
B)  correlation. 
C)  confusion. 
D)  disruption. 
A)  interaction. 
B)  correlation. 
C)  confusion. 
D)  disruption. A

Question 3

________ is a form of cell division that occurs to form gametes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertilization 
B)  Meiosis 
C)  Gene imprinting 
D)  Mitosis 
A)  Fertilization 
B)  Meiosis 
C)  Gene imprinting 
D)  Mitosis B

Question 4

One of the consequences of fertility treatments is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in the birth weight of babies. 
B)  decrease in genetic disorders. 
C)  increase in postterm pregnancies. 
D)  increase in multiple births. 
A)  increase in the birth weight of babies. 
B)  decrease in genetic disorders. 
C)  increase in postterm pregnancies. 
D)  increase in multiple births.

Question 5

Critics of studies examining gene × environment interaction have had difficulty

Accepted Answer

A)  finding subjects to participate in research projects. 
B)  finding topics that adapt to the area of study. 
C)  replicating the results of previous studies. 
D)  finding the money to pay subjects. 
A)  finding subjects to participate in research projects. 
B)  finding topics that adapt to the area of study. 
C)  replicating the results of previous studies. 
D)  finding the money to pay subjects.

Question 6

The threadlike structures that contain DNA are called

Accepted Answer

A)  nerves. 
B)  cells. 
C)  dendrites. 
D)  chromosomes. 
A)  nerves. 
B)  cells. 
C)  dendrites. 
D)  chromosomes.

Question 7

Which of the following can be deciphered by observing an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic material 
B)  phenotype 
C)  genetic code 
D)  genetic expression 
A)  genetic material 
B)  phenotype 
C)  genetic code 
D)  genetic expression

Question 8

Which of the following genetic disorders affects only females?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turner syndrome 
B)  sickle-cell anemia 
C)  Klinefelter syndrome 
D)  Down syndrome 
A)  Turner syndrome 
B)  sickle-cell anemia 
C)  Klinefelter syndrome 
D)  Down syndrome

Question 9

Studies involving gene × environment interactions have identified a short version of a gene labeled 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin) that, when combined with a stressful environment, can elevate the risks of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  type 2 diabetes. 
A)  depression. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  cancer. 
D)  type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

Which of the following types of fetal sex determination is/are characterized by the by assessment of cell-free DNA in maternal plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal MRI 
B)  ultrasound sonography 
C)  various noninvasive techniques 
D)  amniocentesis 
A)  fetal MRI 
B)  ultrasound sonography 
C)  various noninvasive techniques 
D)  amniocentesis

Question 11

Michael carries two genes for brown hair. Lisa carries a dominant gene for blond hair and a recessive gene for blonde hair. Given this, we know that their child will have a ________ percent chance of having brown hair.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  100

Question 12

Niche-picking genotype-environment correlations occur when

Accepted Answer

A)  biological parents provide a rearing environment for the child. 
B)  children seek out environments that they find compatible and stimulating. 
C)  children behave in ways that elicit certain types of environment. 
D)  children behave in ways that reflect the inherited disposition of their biological parents. 
A)  biological parents provide a rearing environment for the child. 
B)  children seek out environments that they find compatible and stimulating. 
C)  children behave in ways that elicit certain types of environment. 
D)  children behave in ways that reflect the inherited disposition of their biological parents.

Question 13

Passive genotype-environment correlations occur when

Accepted Answer

A)  children grow up in a rearing environment provided by the biological parents. 
B)  children's characteristics elicit certain types of physical and social environments. 
C)  children seek out environments they find compatible and stimulating. 
D)  children follow their own inherited predispositions despite being adopted by different families. 
A)  children grow up in a rearing environment provided by the biological parents. 
B)  children's characteristics elicit certain types of physical and social environments. 
C)  children seek out environments they find compatible and stimulating. 
D)  children follow their own inherited predispositions despite being adopted by different families.

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to sources of variability?

Accepted Answer

A)  The chromosomes in the zygote are not exact copies of those in the mother's ovaries and the father's testes. 
B)  Fraternal twins develop from a single zygote that splits into two genetically identical replicas. 
C)  For each genotype, only a single corresponding phenotype can be expressed. 
D)  Identical twins develop from separate eggs and separate sperm. 
A)  The chromosomes in the zygote are not exact copies of those in the mother's ovaries and the father's testes. 
B)  Fraternal twins develop from a single zygote that splits into two genetically identical replicas. 
C)  For each genotype, only a single corresponding phenotype can be expressed. 
D)  Identical twins develop from separate eggs and separate sperm.

Question 15

In the United States, ________ is by far the most commonly used assisted reproduction technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  surrogate mothering 
B)  gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  artificial insemination 
D)  in vitro fertilization 
A)  surrogate mothering 
B)  gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  artificial insemination 
D)  in vitro fertilization

Question 16

Choose any two chromosome or gene-linked abnormalities and discuss what causes the abnormality, symptoms, and how it may be managed if possible.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
Down syndrom

Question 17

Describe the emerging view in psychology about heredity-environment interaction.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
The emerging

Question 18

The findings of the Human Genome Project revealed that

Accepted Answer

A)  genes possess no fixed locations in humans. 
B)  humans have far fewer genes than estimated earlier. 
C)  each gene programs just one protein. 
D)  humans appear to have far more genes than they have proteins. 
A)  genes possess no fixed locations in humans. 
B)  humans have far fewer genes than estimated earlier. 
C)  each gene programs just one protein. 
D)  humans appear to have far more genes than they have proteins.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of attachment issues in adoptees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantial differences in attachment have been found between adopted and nonadopted infants with their parents. 
B)  Little difference in attachment has been found between adopted and nonadopted elementary-age children with their parents. 
C)  Little difference in attachment has been found between adopted and nonadopted infants with their parents. 
D)  Adoptive parents of infants have shown overall better attachments and behaviors than the biological parents of infants. 
A)  Substantial differences in attachment have been found between adopted and nonadopted infants with their parents. 
B)  Little difference in attachment has been found between adopted and nonadopted elementary-age children with their parents. 
C)  Little difference in attachment has been found between adopted and nonadopted infants with their parents. 
D)  Adoptive parents of infants have shown overall better attachments and behaviors than the biological parents of infants.

Question 20

Jennifer was adopted at an early age, while Jasmine grew up in the foster care program. Based on research presented in your text, what is one likely outcome related to their respective cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jennifer's cognitive abilities will be below Jasmine's cognitive abilities. 
B)  Jennifer's cognitive abilities will be above Jasmine's cognitive abilities. 
C)  There will be little noticeable difference between the girls' cognitive abilities. 
D)  Research on adoption and foster care has not focused on cognitive development. 
A)  Jennifer's cognitive abilities will be below Jasmine's cognitive abilities. 
B)  Jennifer's cognitive abilities will be above Jasmine's cognitive abilities. 
C)  There will be little noticeable difference between the girls' cognitive abilities. 
D)  Research on adoption and foster care has not focused on cognitive development.

________ is defined as the process by which the cell's nucleus, including the chromosomes, duplicates itself and the cell divides.

Studies that focus on the interdependence of two or more genes in influencing characteristics, behavior, diseases, and development are concerned with gene-gene

________ is a form of cell division that occurs to form gametes.

One of the consequences of fertility treatments is a(n)

Critics of studies examining gene × environment interaction have had difficulty

The threadlike structures that contain DNA are called

Which of the following can be deciphered by observing an individual?

Which of the following genetic disorders affects only females?

Studies involving gene × environment interactions have identified a short version of a gene labeled 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin) that, when combined with a stressful environment, can elevate the risks of developing

Which of the following types of fetal sex determination is/are characterized by the by assessment of cell-free DNA in maternal plasma?

Michael carries two genes for brown hair. Lisa carries a dominant gene for blond hair and a recessive gene for blonde hair. Given this, we know that their child will have a ________ percent chance of having brown hair.

Niche-picking genotype-environment correlations occur when

Passive genotype-environment correlations occur when

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to sources of variability?

In the United States, ________ is by far the most commonly used assisted reproduction technique.

Choose any two chromosome or gene-linked abnormalities and discuss what causes the abnormality, symptoms, and how it may be managed if possible.

Describe the emerging view in psychology about heredity-environment interaction.

The findings of the Human Genome Project revealed that

Which of the following is true of attachment issues in adoptees?

Jennifer was adopted at an early age, while Jasmine grew up in the foster care program. Based on research presented in your text, what is one likely outcome related to their respective cognitive development?

Introduction

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

________ is defined as the process by which the cell's nucleus, including the chromosomes, duplicates itself and the cell divides.

Studies that focus on the interdependence of two or more genes in influencing characteristics, behavior, diseases, and development are concerned with gene-gene

________ is a form of cell division that occurs to form gametes.

One of the consequences of fertility treatments is a(n)

Critics of studies examining gene × environment interaction have had difficulty

The threadlike structures that contain DNA are called

Which of the following can be deciphered by observing an individual?

Which of the following genetic disorders affects only females?

Studies involving gene × environment interactions have identified a short version of a gene labeled 5-HTTLPR (a gene involving the neurotransmitter serotonin) that, when combined with a stressful environment, can elevate the risks of developing

Which of the following types of fetal sex determination is/are characterized by the by assessment of cell-free DNA in maternal plasma?

Michael carries two genes for brown hair. Lisa carries a dominant gene for blond hair and a recessive gene for blonde hair. Given this, we know that their child will have a ________ percent chance of having brown hair.

Niche-picking genotype-environment correlations occur when

Passive genotype-environment correlations occur when

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to sources of variability?

In the United States, ________ is by far the most commonly used assisted reproduction technique.

Choose any two chromosome or gene-linked abnormalities and discuss what causes the abnormality, symptoms, and how it may be managed if possible.

Describe the emerging view in psychology about heredity-environment interaction.

The findings of the Human Genome Project revealed that

Which of the following is true of attachment issues in adoptees?

Jennifer was adopted at an early age, while Jasmine grew up in the foster care program. Based on research presented in your text, what is one likely outcome related to their respective cognitive development?

Introduction

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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