Question 1

Jamal was born 34 weeks after he was conceived and weighed 6 pounds. Jamal is best described as

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A)  full-term and normal birth weight. 
B)  preterm and normal birth weight. 
C)  full-term and low birth weight. 
D)  preterm and low birth weight. 
A)  full-term and normal birth weight. 
B)  preterm and normal birth weight. 
C)  full-term and low birth weight. 
D)  preterm and low birth weight.

Question 2

Jack and Jill are twins. Because he is a boy, Jack's parents encourage him to run. However, they discourage Jill from engaging in athletic activity. As a result, Jack is much faster at running up a hill than Jill. The difference in Jack and Jill's behavior is best explained by

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A)  nonshared environmental influences. 
B)  active gene-environment relations. 
C)  polygenetic effects. 
D)  niche-picking. 
A)  nonshared environmental influences. 
B)  active gene-environment relations. 
C)  polygenetic effects. 
D)  niche-picking.

Question 3

Which statement concerning the sickle-cell trait is true?

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A)  Individuals with the trait have the dominant phenotype but possess the recessive genotype. 
B)  Individuals with the trait have both a dominant and recessive allele for the disorder. 
C)  Individuals with the trait are genetically predisposed to the disorder but cannot display any symptoms. 
D)  Individuals with the trait tend to have the most severe form of the disease. 
A)  Individuals with the trait have the dominant phenotype but possess the recessive genotype. 
B)  Individuals with the trait have both a dominant and recessive allele for the disorder. 
C)  Individuals with the trait are genetically predisposed to the disorder but cannot display any symptoms. 
D)  Individuals with the trait tend to have the most severe form of the disease.

Question 4

Just after the birth of her son Nelly, mom Kelly was informed that little Nelly's neural tube did not properly close during his prenatal development. This would mean that Nelly will be diagnosed with

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A)  spina bifida. 
B)  muscular dystrophy. 
C)  cerebral palsy. 
D)  sickle-cell anemia. 
A)  spina bifida. 
B)  muscular dystrophy. 
C)  cerebral palsy. 
D)  sickle-cell anemia.

Question 5

Identify one disease, one drug, and an environmental hazard that is known to negatively impact prenatal development. Be sure to describe the specific impact of each teratogen.

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The answer of Identify one disease, one drug, and an...

Question 6

The concept that genotypes are not the only things that control traits involves the fact that

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A)  dizygotic twins are virtually genetically identical. 
B)  each genotype can produce a variety of phenotypes. 
C)  recessive genes are more commonly expressed than dominant genes. 
D)  the environment has little impact on behavior. 
A)  dizygotic twins are virtually genetically identical. 
B)  each genotype can produce a variety of phenotypes. 
C)  recessive genes are more commonly expressed than dominant genes. 
D)  the environment has little impact on behavior.

Question 7

The first 22 pairs of chromosomes are called _____.

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The answer of The first 22 pairs of chromosomes are...

Question 8

How many DNA molecules are typically contained in each human chromosome?

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A)  1 
B)  46 
C)  468 
D)  100,000 
A)  1 
B)  46 
C)  468 
D)  100,000

Question 9

Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics?

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A)  "Your personality is all in your genes" 
B)  "Your personality is all in your environment" 
C)  "People are either very open to new experiences or avoid new experiences at all costs" 
D)  "Openness to new experience is not an either/or proposition but represents a wide range of reactions" 
A)  "Your personality is all in your genes" 
B)  "Your personality is all in your environment" 
C)  "People are either very open to new experiences or avoid new experiences at all costs" 
D)  "Openness to new experience is not an either/or proposition but represents a wide range of reactions"

Question 10

Which is not considered part of prenatal development?

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A)  Period of the fetus 
B)  Period of the zygote 
C)  Period of the neonate 
D)  Period of the embryo 
A)  Period of the fetus 
B)  Period of the zygote 
C)  Period of the neonate 
D)  Period of the embryo

Question 11

The period of the zygote begins with

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A)  ovulation. 
B)  ejaculation. 
C)  implantation. 
D)  fertilization. 
A)  ovulation. 
B)  ejaculation. 
C)  implantation. 
D)  fertilization.

Question 12

The fact that the embryonic head develops before the body illustrates the ____ principle.

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A)  cephalocaudal 
B)  incomplete dominance 
C)  proximodistal 
D)  niche-picking 
A)  cephalocaudal 
B)  incomplete dominance 
C)  proximodistal 
D)  niche-picking

Question 13

The threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic material are called

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A)  chromosomes. 
B)  germ discs. 
C)  ectoderms. 
D)  phenotypes. 
A)  chromosomes. 
B)  germ discs. 
C)  ectoderms. 
D)  phenotypes.

Question 14

Igor is approached by a mad scientist who says he will pay Igor either $100 for each pair of his autosomes or $500 for each pair of his sex chromosomes. Assuming Igor wants to make as much money as possible, which offer should he take?

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A)  $100 for each pair of autosomes 
B)  $500 for each pair of sex chromosomes 
C)  Either one, because Igor will make the same amount with both offers 
D)  Neither one, because humans have neither autosomes nor sex chromosomes 
A)  $100 for each pair of autosomes 
B)  $500 for each pair of sex chromosomes 
C)  Either one, because Igor will make the same amount with both offers 
D)  Neither one, because humans have neither autosomes nor sex chromosomes

Question 15

Describe why in vitro fertilization and eugenics represent controversial issues in human development.

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In vitro fertilization involves concepti

Question 16

How would you create an individual who will definitely have blue eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure he has a pair of homozygous chromosomes for blue eyes. 
B)  Make sure he has a pair of heterozygous chromosomes for eye color. 
C)  Make sure he has a pair of alleles for eye color. 
D)  Make sure he has one recessive gene for blue eyes. 
A)  Make sure he has a pair of homozygous chromosomes for blue eyes. 
B)  Make sure he has a pair of heterozygous chromosomes for eye color. 
C)  Make sure he has a pair of alleles for eye color. 
D)  Make sure he has one recessive gene for blue eyes.

Question 17

The first ____ pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes.

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A)  2 
B)  10 
C)  22 
D)  46 
A)  2 
B)  10 
C)  22 
D)  46

Question 18

The average child has approximately ____ genes.

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A)  25 
B)  25,000 
C)  25,000,000 
D)  25,000,000,000 
A)  25 
B)  25,000 
C)  25,000,000 
D)  25,000,000,000

Question 19

Which is an example of only your genotype?

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A)  Your complete set of genes 
B)  Your physical appearance 
C)  Your behaviors 
D)  Your personality 
A)  Your complete set of genes 
B)  Your physical appearance 
C)  Your behaviors 
D)  Your personality

Question 20

Bryant's teacher notices that Bryant has unusual facial features (i.e., short nose and wide-set eyes) and shows signs of mental retardation. Due to her training in developmental psychology, Bryant's teacher realizes that Bryant's mom likely ____ while she was pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A)  consumed alcohol 
B)  injected heroin 
C)  smoked marijuana 
D)  consumed an excessive amount of caffeine 
A)  consumed alcohol 
B)  injected heroin 
C)  smoked marijuana 
D)  consumed an excessive amount of caffeine

Jamal was born 34 weeks after he was conceived and weighed 6 pounds. Jamal is best described as

Jack and Jill are twins. Because he is a boy, Jack's parents encourage him to run. However, they discourage Jill from engaging in athletic activity. As a result, Jack is much faster at running up a hill than Jill. The difference in Jack and Jill's behavior is best explained by

Which statement concerning the sickle-cell trait is true?

Just after the birth of her son Nelly, mom Kelly was informed that little Nelly's neural tube did not properly close during his prenatal development. This would mean that Nelly will be diagnosed with

Identify one disease, one drug, and an environmental hazard that is known to negatively impact prenatal development. Be sure to describe the specific impact of each teratogen.

The concept that genotypes are not the only things that control traits involves the fact that

The first 22 pairs of chromosomes are called _____.

How many DNA molecules are typically contained in each human chromosome?

Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics?

Which is not considered part of prenatal development?

The period of the zygote begins with

The fact that the embryonic head develops before the body illustrates the ____ principle.

The threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic material are called

Igor is approached by a mad scientist who says he will pay Igor either $100 for each pair of his autosomes or $500 for each pair of his sex chromosomes. Assuming Igor wants to make as much money as possible, which offer should he take?

Describe why in vitro fertilization and eugenics represent controversial issues in human development.

How would you create an individual who will definitely have blue eyes?

The first ____ pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes.

The average child has approximately ____ genes.

Which is an example of only your genotype?

Bryant's teacher notices that Bryant has unusual facial features (i.e., short nose and wide-set eyes) and shows signs of mental retardation. Due to her training in developmental psychology, Bryant's teacher realizes that Bryant's mom likely ____ while she was pregnant.

The Study of Human Development

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 2: Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Jamal was born 34 weeks after he was conceived and weighed 6 pounds. Jamal is best described as

Jack and Jill are twins. Because he is a boy, Jack's parents encourage him to run. However, they discourage Jill from engaging in athletic activity. As a result, Jack is much faster at running up a hill than Jill. The difference in Jack and Jill's behavior is best explained by

Which statement concerning the sickle-cell trait is true?

Just after the birth of her son Nelly, mom Kelly was informed that little Nelly's neural tube did not properly close during his prenatal development. This would mean that Nelly will be diagnosed with

Identify one disease, one drug, and an environmental hazard that is known to negatively impact prenatal development. Be sure to describe the specific impact of each teratogen.

The concept that genotypes are not the only things that control traits involves the fact that

The first 22 pairs of chromosomes are called _____.

How many DNA molecules are typically contained in each human chromosome?

Which statement best exemplifies the basic premise of behavioral genetics?

Which is not considered part of prenatal development?

The period of the zygote begins with

The fact that the embryonic head develops before the body illustrates the ____ principle.

The threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain genetic material are called

Igor is approached by a mad scientist who says he will pay Igor either $100 for each pair of his autosomes or $500 for each pair of his sex chromosomes. Assuming Igor wants to make as much money as possible, which offer should he take?

Describe why in vitro fertilization and eugenics represent controversial issues in human development.

How would you create an individual who will definitely have blue eyes?

The first ____ pairs of chromosomes are called autosomes.

The average child has approximately ____ genes.

Which is an example of only your genotype?

Bryant's teacher notices that Bryant has unusual facial features (i.e., short nose and wide-set eyes) and shows signs of mental retardation. Due to her training in developmental psychology, Bryant's teacher realizes that Bryant's mom likely ____ while she was pregnant.

The Study of Human Development

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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