Imagine that you are an adopted child who has received no information about your biological parents. From your observable characteristics, or phenotype, what, if anything, could you determine about your biological parents? Explain your reasoning

What will be an ideal response


Answers should show an understanding of phenotypes and what they indicate about
the underlying genotype. Students should show awareness that most of a person's
characteristics are the result of both genetic and environmental influences.

Psychology

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The concept most closely tied to reducing risk factors and incidence of specific disorders, such as depression

a. prevention b. promotion c. thriving d. social-emotional competencies

Psychology

________ is a technique used to test infant visual perception

A) Child-directed speech B) Equilibration C) Preferential-looking technique D) Reflective abstraction

Psychology

In terms of gender, girls' relationships tend to be more ________ than boys

.a. aloof b. emotionally connected c. argumentative d. solitary and independent

Psychology