A behavior geneticist described research on the genetic influences on personality. He noted, "You have to remember that these influences involve quite a number of genes even for the simplest personality trait."
Which concept was the behavior geneticist discussing?
a) meiosis
b) dominant genes
c) polygenic inheritance
d) chromosomal abnormalities
c
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On Saturday, Elbert walked through a crowd at the state fair in a small town in Illinois. On Monday, he walked through a crowded train station in a large crime-ridden city. In both situations, Elbert felt someone brush up against his back pocket. Elbert is more likely to detect that someone is stealing his wallet while in the large city than in the small town due to his lower ____.?
a. ?difference threshold b. ?response criterion c. ?sensitivity d. ?signal-detection ratio
Which of the following is NOT a basis of empiricism?
a. Systematic observation c. Reasoning b. Testing hypotheses d. Correlational methods
Who performed the first systematic studies of animal behavior for its own sake, without attempting to infer the cognitive processes from the observed behavior?
a. Thorndike b. Washburn c. Morgan d. Titchener
With respect to the Wechsler Intelligence Scales, all of the following statements are accurate EXCEPT for which one?
a. The WISC-IV is suited for children ages six to sixteen. b. The WPPSI-IV is for children ages 2.5 to 7.25 years old. c. The WAIS-IV uses the same question as the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet. d. The WAIS-IV is for use with children and adults.