LSD: Chapter 2 Quiz

Jameson has brown hair. His brother, Ryan, has blond hair. These directly observable characteristics are called...

A ________ is a segment of DNA along the length of the chromosome.

Isabella and Eleanor have the same genetic makeup. They are...

Two forms of each gene occur at the same place on the chromosomes, one inherited from the mother and one from the father. If the alleles differ, then the child is...

If parents each pass on a different allele to their child, the child is...

Which of the following explains why males are more likely than females to be affected by X-linked disorders? a. Males tend to have fewer autosomes b. Males are more often homozygous for harmful recessive genes c. Males are more likely than females to be born to women over the age of 35 d. Males' sex chromosomes do not match

Which of the following is an example of a phenotype? a. Zoe carries the gene for sickle cell anemia b. Like his parents, Vinny has red hair c. Cassie has autism d. Mike and Mara are fraternal twins

Danielle's baby was born with an XY pairing on the twenty-third pair of chromosomes. This indicates that Danielle's baby...

Allie inherited a homozygous pair of alleles for straight hair, a recessive characteristic. Her sister, Lauren, inherited a heterozygous pair of alleles-one for curly hair and one for straight hair. Which of the following statements is true? a. Allie's children could only have straight hair, whereas Lauren's children could have straight or curly hair b. One of the sisters' parents definitely has straight hair c. Allie has straight hair and Lauren has curly hair d. Both of the sisters' parents definitely have curly hair

All contemporary researchers agree that...

Gene-environment interaction shows that...

Douglas and Tiffany are swimmers. They enroll their children in swimming classes. This is an example of which type of gene-environment correlation?

Zac is a well-coordinated, muscular teenager. He chooses after-school sports as an extracurricular activity. This is an example of...

Epigenesis fosters cognitive and social development through...

Gene-environment interaction shows that...

Research suggests that the less genetically alike siblings are, the more their parents treat them differently. This is an example of a(n) ________ correlation.

Charlene is an easygoing, friendly baby. Because of her good nature, her caregivers tend to be attentive to her needs and positive in their interactions with her. This is an example of...

Two-year-old Ray's parents provide him with a healthy diet. As a result, his brain grows and new connections between his nerve cells transform gene expression. This leads Ray to further explore his environment and interact more with his parents, which further enhances his brain growth and gene expression. This series of complex exchanges between nature and nurture is known as...

Which of the following is an example of an indirect influence of development? a. harsh discipline b. supportive marital relationship c. warm by firm parenting d. detached parenting

Lower-SES parents tend to emphasize _______ characteristics, while higher-SES parents emphasize _______ traits.

The United States is a(n) ______ society, which values a(n) _______ self.

Studies of families of diverse ethnicities show that when parents are firm but warm, children tend to comply with their requests. This is an example of a(n) ______ influence.

Three-year-old Jonah cries often, throws tantrums, and has unpredictable eating and sleeping habits. His mother often becomes upset with Jonah, responding to his behavior with anger and harshness, which causes Jonah to act out even more. Which of the following is being described in this example? a. passive correlation b. third-party influences c. niche-picking d. bidirectional influences