Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of genes and environment on temperament and personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Genes contribute little to no individual differences in temperament. 
B) Genes account for nearly all of the individual differences in temperament. 
C) Nonshared environmental influences contribute nothing to individual differences in temperament. 
D) The shared environment of the home does not appear to make siblings more similar in temperament or personality. 
A) Genes contribute little to no individual differences in temperament. 
B) Genes account for nearly all of the individual differences in temperament. 
C) Nonshared environmental influences contribute nothing to individual differences in temperament. 
D) The shared environment of the home does not appear to make siblings more similar in temperament or personality.

Question 2

While Click and Clack are brothers and look somewhat alike, they have only about 50 percent of their genes in common. This would mean that Click and Clack are most likely

Accepted Answer

A) identical twins. 
B) conjoined twins. 
C) fraternal twins. 
D) adopted. 
A) identical twins. 
B) conjoined twins. 
C) fraternal twins. 
D) adopted.

Question 3

Most complex human characteristics, such as personality and intelligence, are inherited via

Accepted Answer

A) a single gene pair. 
B) sex-linked inheritance. 
C) polygenic inheritance. 
D) mutation of one or more genes. 
A) a single gene pair. 
B) sex-linked inheritance. 
C) polygenic inheritance. 
D) mutation of one or more genes.

Question 4

Margo and John are told that their infant daughter has been diagnosed with Turner syndrome. Which of the following should they expect?

Accepted Answer

A) Their daughter will die prior to reaching puberty. 
B) Their daughter will be very tall and large-breasted. 
C) Their daughter will most likely develop decidedly masculine tendencies. 
D) Their daughter will score below average on tests of mathematical reasoning. 
A) Their daughter will die prior to reaching puberty. 
B) Their daughter will be very tall and large-breasted. 
C) Their daughter will most likely develop decidedly masculine tendencies. 
D) Their daughter will score below average on tests of mathematical reasoning.

Question 5

If you are told that you are about to see a karyotype, you should expect to look at a

Accepted Answer

A) set of identical twins. 
B) phenotype. 
C) photograph of a complete set of chromosomes. 
D) full-term fetus. 
A) set of identical twins. 
B) phenotype. 
C) photograph of a complete set of chromosomes. 
D) full-term fetus.

Question 6

Who is LEAST likely to have a chromosomal abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A) Tom, who has a total of 22 pairs of chromosomes 
B) Dick, who has a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes 
C) Harry, who has a total of 24 pairs of chromosomes 
D) Sally, who has a total of 25 pairs of chromosomes 
A) Tom, who has a total of 22 pairs of chromosomes 
B) Dick, who has a total of 23 pairs of chromosomes 
C) Harry, who has a total of 24 pairs of chromosomes 
D) Sally, who has a total of 25 pairs of chromosomes

Question 7

Which type of study would be most likely to compare unrelated siblings living in the same household?

Accepted Answer

A) Selective breeding studies 
B) Family studies 
C) Adoption studies 
D) Twin studies 
A) Selective breeding studies 
B) Family studies 
C) Adoption studies 
D) Twin studies

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of people with Down syndrome and people with Klinefelter syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) They both have cells with 47 chromosomes, but the extra chromosome in Klinefelter syndrome is a sex chromosome and in Down syndrome it is one of the other chromosomes. 
B) They both have cells with 47 chromosomes, and in both cases it is an extra sex chromosome. 
C) There is an extra chromosome in Down syndrome, while there are fewer than the normal number of chromosomes in Klinefelter syndrome. 
D) There is an extra X chromosome in Klinefelter syndrome and a missing X chromosome in Down syndrome. 
A) They both have cells with 47 chromosomes, but the extra chromosome in Klinefelter syndrome is a sex chromosome and in Down syndrome it is one of the other chromosomes. 
B) They both have cells with 47 chromosomes, and in both cases it is an extra sex chromosome. 
C) There is an extra chromosome in Down syndrome, while there are fewer than the normal number of chromosomes in Klinefelter syndrome. 
D) There is an extra X chromosome in Klinefelter syndrome and a missing X chromosome in Down syndrome.

Question 9

The apolipoprotein E or apoE gene is associated with an increased risk for developing

Accepted Answer

A) Down syndrome. 
B) Alzheimer's disease. 
C) Turner's syndrome. 
D) Huntington's disease. 
A) Down syndrome. 
B) Alzheimer's disease. 
C) Turner's syndrome. 
D) Huntington's disease.

Question 10

Research by Lomin and colleagues indicated that the highest heritability correlation concerning the emotion of anger was found between

Accepted Answer

A) identical twins raised together. 
B) identical twins reared apart. 
C) fraternal twins raised together. 
D) fraternal twins reared apart. 
A) identical twins raised together. 
B) identical twins reared apart. 
C) fraternal twins raised together. 
D) fraternal twins reared apart.

Question 11

We know that two people have precisely 50 percent of their genes in common if they are

Accepted Answer

A) fraternal twins. 
B) identical twins. 
C) parent and child. 
D) grandchild and grandparent. 
A) fraternal twins. 
B) identical twins. 
C) parent and child. 
D) grandchild and grandparent.

Question 12

A gene

Accepted Answer

A) is made of hormones and neurotransmitters. 
B) can also be referred to as an ovum. 
C) when combined with a second gene will produce a chromosome. 
D) provides instructions for the production of amino acids. 
A) is made of hormones and neurotransmitters. 
B) can also be referred to as an ovum. 
C) when combined with a second gene will produce a chromosome. 
D) provides instructions for the production of amino acids.

Question 13

Trisomy 21 is another name for a common form of

Accepted Answer

A) Down syndrome. 
B) Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. 
C) Hemophilia. 
D) Tay-Sachs disease. 
A) Down syndrome. 
B) Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. 
C) Hemophilia. 
D) Tay-Sachs disease.

Question 14

If one parent has the dominant gene for Huntington's disease, the odds of one of their children having the disease are one out of

Accepted Answer

A) one. 
B) two. 
C) three. 
D) four. 
A) one. 
B) two. 
C) three. 
D) four.

Question 15

Molecular genetics is best described as the study of the

Accepted Answer

A) number of genes in a chromosome. 
B) molecular shape of a gene. 
C) first cellular division following conception. 
D) impact of particular genes on particular traits. 
A) number of genes in a chromosome. 
B) molecular shape of a gene. 
C) first cellular division following conception. 
D) impact of particular genes on particular traits.

Question 16

Research from behavioral geneticists has found that as we get older, genetic influences on intelligence are _____ in importance, shared influences are ______ in importance, and nonshared environmental influences are _____ in importance.

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing; decreasing; increasing 
B) decreasing; increasing; decreasing 
C) increasing; increasing; decreasing 
D) increasing; decreasing; increasing 
A) decreasing; decreasing; increasing 
B) decreasing; increasing; decreasing 
C) increasing; increasing; decreasing 
D) increasing; decreasing; increasing

Question 17

The odds of having a child with Down syndrome increase with maternal

Accepted Answer

A) consumption of alcohol. 
B) exposure to mercury. 
C) age. 
D) weight. 
A) consumption of alcohol. 
B) exposure to mercury. 
C) age. 
D) weight.

Question 18

_____ cells have the unique ability to become many different types of specialized cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ cells have the unique ability to...

Question 19

During a preimplantation genetic diagnosis, a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) mother's blood is checked for pathogens. 
B) amniotic sac is punctured. 
C) fertilized egg is inspected. 
D) catheter is inserted. 
A) mother's blood is checked for pathogens. 
B) amniotic sac is punctured. 
C) fertilized egg is inspected. 
D) catheter is inserted.

Question 20

If blonde hair is dominant and designated as "B" and brunette hair is recessive and designated as "b," probability would predict that if a couple each with a "Bb" hair color genotype had four children, _____ would have blonde hair.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of genes and environment on temperament and personality?

While Click and Clack are brothers and look somewhat alike, they have only about 50 percent of their genes in common. This would mean that Click and Clack are most likely

Most complex human characteristics, such as personality and intelligence, are inherited via

Margo and John are told that their infant daughter has been diagnosed with Turner syndrome. Which of the following should they expect?

If you are told that you are about to see a karyotype, you should expect to look at a

Who is LEAST likely to have a chromosomal abnormality?

Which type of study would be most likely to compare unrelated siblings living in the same household?

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of people with Down syndrome and people with Klinefelter syndrome?

The apolipoprotein E or apoE gene is associated with an increased risk for developing

Research by Lomin and colleagues indicated that the highest heritability correlation concerning the emotion of anger was found between

We know that two people have precisely 50 percent of their genes in common if they are

A gene

Trisomy 21 is another name for a common form of

If one parent has the dominant gene for Huntington's disease, the odds of one of their children having the disease are one out of

Molecular genetics is best described as the study of the

Research from behavioral geneticists has found that as we get older, genetic influences on intelligence are _ in importance, shared influences are in importance, and nonshared environmental influences are ___ in importance.

The odds of having a child with Down syndrome increase with maternal

_____ cells have the unique ability to become many different types of specialized cells.

During a preimplantation genetic diagnosis, a(n)

If blonde hair is dominant and designated as "B" and brunette hair is recessive and designated as "b," probability would predict that if a couple each with a "Bb" hair color genotype had four children, _____ would have blonde hair.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of genes and environment on temperament and personality?

While Click and Clack are brothers and look somewhat alike, they have only about 50 percent of their genes in common. This would mean that Click and Clack are most likely

Most complex human characteristics, such as personality and intelligence, are inherited via

Margo and John are told that their infant daughter has been diagnosed with Turner syndrome. Which of the following should they expect?

If you are told that you are about to see a karyotype, you should expect to look at a

Who is LEAST likely to have a chromosomal abnormality?

Which type of study would be most likely to compare unrelated siblings living in the same household?

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of people with Down syndrome and people with Klinefelter syndrome?

The apolipoprotein E or apoE gene is associated with an increased risk for developing

Research by Lomin and colleagues indicated that the highest heritability correlation concerning the emotion of anger was found between

We know that two people have precisely 50 percent of their genes in common if they are

A gene

Trisomy 21 is another name for a common form of

If one parent has the dominant gene for Huntington's disease, the odds of one of their children having the disease are one out of

Molecular genetics is best described as the study of the

Research from behavioral geneticists has found that as we get older, genetic influences on intelligence are _____ in importance, shared influences are ______ in importance, and nonshared environmental influences are _____ in importance.

The odds of having a child with Down syndrome increase with maternal

_____ cells have the unique ability to become many different types of specialized cells.

During a preimplantation genetic diagnosis, a(n)

If blonde hair is dominant and designated as "B" and brunette hair is recessive and designated as "b," probability would predict that if a couple each with a "Bb" hair color genotype had four children, _____ would have blonde hair.

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Health and Physical Development

Sensation, Perception, and Attention

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Language and Education

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Attachment and Social Relationships

The Family

Developmental Psychopathology

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

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Research from behavioral geneticists has found that as we get older, genetic influences on intelligence are _ in importance, shared influences are in importance, and nonshared environmental influences are ___ in importance.