Question 1

Behavioral genetics is the study of the influence of

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A)  environment on behavior. 
B)  genetics on behavior. 
C)  animal behavior on human behavior. 
D)  diet on behavior. 
E)  drugs on behavior. 
A)  environment on behavior. 
B)  genetics on behavior. 
C)  animal behavior on human behavior. 
D)  diet on behavior. 
E)  drugs on behavior. B

Question 2

Discuss how information about the behavioral genetics of other organisms can be used in human genetics..

Accepted Answer

Animal studies are a valuable tool for scientists to study behavior.Because mice reproduce quickly and their behaviors are observable,many behavioral geneticists study them.If a gene is suspected to be involved in a behavior,researchers can use recombinant DNA techniques to insert a human gene,mutate a mouse gene,or change its pattern of expression and study the effects on the behavior of these genetically modified mice and their offspring.There are also a number of knockout mice already available.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about homosexual behavior is true?

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A)  Twin studies indicate that there is no genetic component to homosexual behavior. 
B)  The genes determining homosexual behavior has been identified on the Y chromosome. 
C)  Most studies on homosexual behavior have only looked at males. 
D)  A single gene is responsible for homosexual behavior. 
E)  Homosexual behavior shows higher concordance in fraternal twins than in identical twins. 
A)  Twin studies indicate that there is no genetic component to homosexual behavior. 
B)  The genes determining homosexual behavior has been identified on the Y chromosome. 
C)  Most studies on homosexual behavior have only looked at males. 
D)  A single gene is responsible for homosexual behavior. 
E)  Homosexual behavior shows higher concordance in fraternal twins than in identical twins. C

Question 4

Schizophrenia is a

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A)  multifactorial condition that affects behavior. 
B)  recessive genetic condition that affects behavior. 
C)  only determined by environmental conditions. 
D)  disorder that develops due to exposure to toxins. 
E)  disorder that cannot be treated. 
A)  multifactorial condition that affects behavior. 
B)  recessive genetic condition that affects behavior. 
C)  only determined by environmental conditions. 
D)  disorder that develops due to exposure to toxins. 
E)  disorder that cannot be treated.

Question 5

Behavior

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A)  can be defined as a response to stimuli. 
B)  is limited to innate responses. 
C)  can be separated into three distinct categories. 
D)  is easy to define and study 
E)  is all of these. 
A)  can be defined as a response to stimuli. 
B)  is limited to innate responses. 
C)  can be separated into three distinct categories. 
D)  is easy to define and study 
E)  is all of these.

Question 6

Match the associated terms.
-Bipolar disorder

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A) A mutated form of the gene causes serotonin not to break down 
B) Cell loss in the brain 
C) An area in the chromosome is prone to breakage 
D) Some are more aggressive, taller males 
E) Lithium treatment 
A) A mutated form of the gene causes serotonin not to break down 
B) Cell loss in the brain 
C) An area in the chromosome is prone to breakage 
D) Some are more aggressive, taller males 
E) Lithium treatment

Question 7

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term to the definition.
-Endorphin

Accepted Answer

A) Gap between nerve cells 
B) Brain chemical 
C) Responsible for a rush of exhilaration 
A) Gap between nerve cells 
B) Brain chemical 
C) Responsible for a rush of exhilaration

Question 8

Schizophrenia is a(n)____ disorder.

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A)  multifactorial 
B)  single gene defect 
C)  recessive 
D)  entirely X-linked 
E)  environmental 
A)  multifactorial 
B)  single gene defect 
C)  recessive 
D)  entirely X-linked 
E)  environmental

Question 9

Match the associated terms.
-XYY syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) A mutated form of the gene causes serotonin not to break down 
B) Cell loss in the brain 
C) An area in the chromosome is prone to breakage 
D) Some are more aggressive, taller males 
E) Lithium treatment 
A) A mutated form of the gene causes serotonin not to break down 
B) Cell loss in the brain 
C) An area in the chromosome is prone to breakage 
D) Some are more aggressive, taller males 
E) Lithium treatment

Question 10

Of people in the U.S.who consume alcohol,what percentage are diagnosed as alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  75% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  75%

Question 11

Researchers studying epigenetic changes in animals find that

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A)  paternal behavior can permanently affect the behavior of the offspring. 
B)  parental behavior does not affect the behavior of the offspring. 
C)  only genetics determines the adult behavior of the offspring. 
D)  maternal behavior can permanently affect the behavior of the offspring. 
E)  the behavior of an offspring is most influenced by the behavior of their siblings. 
A)  paternal behavior can permanently affect the behavior of the offspring. 
B)  parental behavior does not affect the behavior of the offspring. 
C)  only genetics determines the adult behavior of the offspring. 
D)  maternal behavior can permanently affect the behavior of the offspring. 
E)  the behavior of an offspring is most influenced by the behavior of their siblings.

Question 12

In a condition called ____,changes result in impulsive behavior and autism.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragile X syndrome 
B)  Huntington disease 
C)  alcoholism 
D)  attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity 
E)  schizophrenia 
A)  fragile X syndrome 
B)  Huntington disease 
C)  alcoholism 
D)  attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity 
E)  schizophrenia

Question 13

Studying behavior in animals does not provide information about human behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The gap or space between two nerve cells is called

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A)  a synapse 
B)  the peripheral nervous system. 
C)  a neurotransmitter. 
D)  an endorphin. 
E)  a receptor. 
A)  a synapse 
B)  the peripheral nervous system. 
C)  a neurotransmitter. 
D)  an endorphin. 
E)  a receptor.

Question 15

MAOA deficiency leads to overproduction of serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are genetic changes that alter human behavior EXCEPT

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A)  chromosomal abnormalities. 
B)  single-gene defects. 
C)  multiple gene-gene interactions. 
D)  multifactorial conditions. 
E)  genetic changes caused by drug usage. 
A)  chromosomal abnormalities. 
B)  single-gene defects. 
C)  multiple gene-gene interactions. 
D)  multifactorial conditions. 
E)  genetic changes caused by drug usage.

Question 17

Individuals with XYY (Jacobs)syndrome are

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A)  female. 
B)  usually not prone to antisocial behavior. 
C)  very likely to commit violent acts. 
D)  shorter than normal. 
E)  all very aggressive. 
A)  female. 
B)  usually not prone to antisocial behavior. 
C)  very likely to commit violent acts. 
D)  shorter than normal. 
E)  all very aggressive.

Question 18

Match the associated terms.
-Huntington disease

Accepted Answer

A) A mutated form of the gene causes serotonin not to break down 
B) Cell loss in the brain 
C) An area in the chromosome is prone to breakage 
D) Some are more aggressive, taller males 
E) Lithium treatment 
A) A mutated form of the gene causes serotonin not to break down 
B) Cell loss in the brain 
C) An area in the chromosome is prone to breakage 
D) Some are more aggressive, taller males 
E) Lithium treatment

Question 19

Why are animal models used to study human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human behavior is often similar to animal behavior. 
B)  Genetics is entirely responsible for behavior. 
C)  Like animals, human behavioral responses show very little variation between different individuals and different situations. 
D)  Like animals, all human behaviors are innate. 
E)  None of these are correct. 
A)  Human behavior is often similar to animal behavior. 
B)  Genetics is entirely responsible for behavior. 
C)  Like animals, human behavioral responses show very little variation between different individuals and different situations. 
D)  Like animals, all human behaviors are innate. 
E)  None of these are correct.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term to the definition.
-Synapse

Accepted Answer

A) Gap between nerve cells 
B) Brain chemical 
C) Responsible for a rush of exhilaration 
A) Gap between nerve cells 
B) Brain chemical 
C) Responsible for a rush of exhilaration

Behavioral genetics is the study of the influence of

Discuss how information about the behavioral genetics of other organisms can be used in human genetics..

Which of the following statements about homosexual behavior is true?

Schizophrenia is a

Behavior

Match the associated terms. -Bipolar disorder

MATCHING Match the appropriate term to the definition. -Endorphin

Schizophrenia is a(n)____ disorder.

Match the associated terms. -XYY syndrome

Of people in the U.S.who consume alcohol,what percentage are diagnosed as alcoholics?

Researchers studying epigenetic changes in animals find that

In a condition called ____,changes result in impulsive behavior and autism.

Studying behavior in animals does not provide information about human behavior.

The gap or space between two nerve cells is called

MAOA deficiency leads to overproduction of serotonin.

All of the following are genetic changes that alter human behavior EXCEPT

Individuals with XYY (Jacobs)syndrome are

Match the associated terms. -Huntington disease

Why are animal models used to study human behavior?

MATCHING Match the appropriate term to the definition. -Synapse

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

DNA Forensics

Genomics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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Exam 13: Behavior

Behavioral genetics is the study of the influence of

Discuss how information about the behavioral genetics of other organisms can be used in human genetics..

Which of the following statements about homosexual behavior is true?

Schizophrenia is a

Behavior

Match the associated terms. -Bipolar disorder

MATCHING Match the appropriate term to the definition. -Endorphin

Schizophrenia is a(n)____ disorder.

Match the associated terms. -XYY syndrome

Of people in the U.S.who consume alcohol,what percentage are diagnosed as alcoholics?

Researchers studying epigenetic changes in animals find that

In a condition called ____,changes result in impulsive behavior and autism.

Studying behavior in animals does not provide information about human behavior.

The gap or space between two nerve cells is called

MAOA deficiency leads to overproduction of serotonin.

All of the following are genetic changes that alter human behavior EXCEPT

Individuals with XYY (Jacobs)syndrome are

Match the associated terms. -Huntington disease

Why are animal models used to study human behavior?

MATCHING Match the appropriate term to the definition. -Synapse

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

DNA Forensics

Genomics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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