Question 1

The rapid formation of neurons in the developing organism's brain:

Accepted Answer

A) programmed neuronal death 
B) neural migration 
C) neural proliferation 
D) synaptogenesis 
A) programmed neuronal death 
B) neural migration 
C) neural proliferation 
D) synaptogenesis

Question 2

Temperament and personality are related in that:

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A) temperament is often viewed as the core of personality 
B) temperament variables have clear links to personality variables, both concurrently and longitudinally 
C) both temperament and personality have clear genetic components and are affected by experience 
D) all of the above 
A) temperament is often viewed as the core of personality 
B) temperament variables have clear links to personality variables, both concurrently and longitudinally 
C) both temperament and personality have clear genetic components and are affected by experience 
D) all of the above

Question 3

When people who are genetically predisposed to be gregarious actively seek the company of others, it exemplifies an active gene-environment association

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define dizogotic and monoozygotic twins and state the value of this distinction for behavioral genetic research

Accepted Answer

Dizygotic twins, also known as fraternal

Question 5

The environment created by parents with particular genetic characteristics encourages the expression of these tendencies in their children:

Accepted Answer

A) nonshared environment 
B) shared environment 
C) passive gene-environment association 
D) experience-dependent process 
A) nonshared environment 
B) shared environment 
C) passive gene-environment association 
D) experience-dependent process

Question 6

According to Rothbart, what are the 3 primary dimensions of temperament?

Accepted Answer

According to psychologist Mary Rothbart,

Question 7

The cerebral cortex:

Accepted Answer

A) is the bottom layer of the cerebrum 
B) contains 10 percent of the brain's cell bodies 
C) has areas that can be traced to specific behaviors 
D) all of the above 
A) is the bottom layer of the cerebrum 
B) contains 10 percent of the brain's cell bodies 
C) has areas that can be traced to specific behaviors 
D) all of the above

Question 8

Why is the study of temperament critical for understanding social development?

Accepted Answer

The study of temperament is critical for

Question 9

Describe 3 developmental consequences of differences in infant temperament

Accepted Answer

1. Attachment and bonding: Infants with

Question 10

A disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsivity is:

Accepted Answer

A) autism spectrum disorder 
B) Williams syndrome 
C) Turner syndrome 
D) attention deﬁcit/hyperactivity disorder 
A) autism spectrum disorder 
B) Williams syndrome 
C) Turner syndrome 
D) attention deﬁcit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 11

Brain processes that are unique to the individual and responsive to particular cultural, community, and family experiences are called:

Accepted Answer

A) an evocative gene-environment association 
B) experience-dependent 
C) experience-expectant 
D) nonshared environment 
A) an evocative gene-environment association 
B) experience-dependent 
C) experience-expectant 
D) nonshared environment

Question 12

Suggest 3 ways in which children with autism spectrum disorders differ in their social abilities

Accepted Answer

Children with autism spectrum disorders

Question 13

Modifier genes exert their influence on development directly

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Seeking out or creating environments compatible with one's genetically based predispositions:

Accepted Answer

A) evocative gene-environment association 
B) passive gene-environment association 
C) niche picking 
D) experience-dependent process 
A) evocative gene-environment association 
B) passive gene-environment association 
C) niche picking 
D) experience-dependent process

Question 15

Cerebral hemispheres:

Accepted Answer

A) are anatomically different 
B) in general, control different functions 
C) can take over some of the tasks of the other hemisphere if one is damaged 
D) all of the above 
A) are anatomically different 
B) in general, control different functions 
C) can take over some of the tasks of the other hemisphere if one is damaged 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Human behavior genetics:

Accepted Answer

A) is the study of the origin of differences in human behavior 
B) typically involves twin or adoption designs 
C) is often conducted without directly measuring genes 
D) all of the above 
A) is the study of the origin of differences in human behavior 
B) typically involves twin or adoption designs 
C) is often conducted without directly measuring genes 
D) all of the above

Question 17

Insufficient _______ is associated with various forms of mental disability and with disorders such as dyslexia and schizophrenia:

Accepted Answer

A) neural migration 
B) programmed neuronal death 
C) synaptogenesis 
D) none of the above 
A) neural migration 
B) programmed neuronal death 
C) synaptogenesis 
D) none of the above

Question 18

Which of the following correctly describes neurons:

Accepted Answer

A) they have a long projection called a dendrite 
B) they have several short projections called axons 
C) they send and receive neural impulses 
D) all of the above 
A) they have a long projection called a dendrite 
B) they have several short projections called axons 
C) they send and receive neural impulses 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Describe niche picking and its role in social development

Accepted Answer

Niche picking refers to the process by w

Question 20

An alternate form of a gene is called a genotype

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The rapid formation of neurons in the developing organism's brain:

Temperament and personality are related in that:

When people who are genetically predisposed to be gregarious actively seek the company of others, it exemplifies an active gene-environment association

Define dizogotic and monoozygotic twins and state the value of this distinction for behavioral genetic research

The environment created by parents with particular genetic characteristics encourages the expression of these tendencies in their children:

According to Rothbart, what are the 3 primary dimensions of temperament?

The cerebral cortex:

Why is the study of temperament critical for understanding social development?

Describe 3 developmental consequences of differences in infant temperament

A disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsivity is:

Brain processes that are unique to the individual and responsive to particular cultural, community, and family experiences are called:

Suggest 3 ways in which children with autism spectrum disorders differ in their social abilities

Modifier genes exert their influence on development directly

Seeking out or creating environments compatible with one's genetically based predispositions:

Cerebral hemispheres:

Human behavior genetics:

Insufficient _______ is associated with various forms of mental disability and with disorders such as dyslexia and schizophrenia:

Which of the following correctly describes neurons:

Describe niche picking and its role in social development

An alternate form of a gene is called a genotype

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Aggression: Insult and Injury

Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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Exam 3: Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

The rapid formation of neurons in the developing organism's brain:

Temperament and personality are related in that:

When people who are genetically predisposed to be gregarious actively seek the company of others, it exemplifies an active gene-environment association

Define dizogotic and monoozygotic twins and state the value of this distinction for behavioral genetic research

The environment created by parents with particular genetic characteristics encourages the expression of these tendencies in their children:

According to Rothbart, what are the 3 primary dimensions of temperament?

The cerebral cortex:

Why is the study of temperament critical for understanding social development?

Describe 3 developmental consequences of differences in infant temperament

A disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsivity is:

Brain processes that are unique to the individual and responsive to particular cultural, community, and family experiences are called:

Suggest 3 ways in which children with autism spectrum disorders differ in their social abilities

Modifier genes exert their influence on development directly

Seeking out or creating environments compatible with one's genetically based predispositions:

Cerebral hemispheres:

Human behavior genetics:

Insufficient _______ is associated with various forms of mental disability and with disorders such as dyslexia and schizophrenia:

Which of the following correctly describes neurons:

Describe niche picking and its role in social development

An alternate form of a gene is called a genotype

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Aggression: Insult and Injury

Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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