Which of the following is not a true statement about mutations?
a. Mutations have not been linked to any diseases observed in individuals under twenty-five years of age.
b. Most mutations are lethal and result in the loss of the zygote through spontaneous abortion.
c. Some mutations occur spontaneously and are harmless.
d. Mutations introduce genetic diversity among individuals.
A
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a. Psychology is empirical. b. Psychology is theoretically diverse. c. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. d. Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.
Logan has suffered a deterioration of some of his intellectual and physical abilities that has occurred over the course of a long period of time. Logan is experiencing the death of brain cells. Which condition is occurring?
a. delirium c. atherosclerosis b. neurodegeneration d. presenile dementia
Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern. For example, schizophrenia follows a chronic course. On the other hand, mood disorders, including depression, follow a(n) ________ course
a. episodic b. acute c. cyclic d. insidious
Median birth length is
A. longer for boys than girls B. approximately the same for boys and girls C. unpredictable