Regarding the causes of the different sexual orientations, researchers have begun to focus on the scientific study of how genes are expressed during development, which is called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


epigenetics

Psychology

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Adolescents' perceptions of invulnerability may come from

a. the surge in hormones that accompanies the onset of puberty. b. the increased use of alcohol and drugs during adolescence. c. their tendency toward having personal fables. d. a tendency for adolescents to overestimate the risks of certain behaviors.

Psychology

Which statement best describes the impact of genetics and environment on a child's IQ?

a. At age two, maternal IQ best predicts the IQ of a child; by age four, the impact of the quality of the home environment becomes as good a predictor as maternal IQ. b. At age two, the quality of the home environment best predicts the IQ of a child; by age four, maternal IQ becomes as good a predictor as the quality of the home environment. c. At age two, paternal IQ best predicts the IQ of a child; by age four, the impact of the quality of the home environment becomes as good a predictor as paternal IQ. d. At age two, of the quality of the home environment best predicts the IQ of a child; by age four, paternal IQ becomes as good a predictor as the quality of the home environment.

Psychology

The upper limit of a person's ability to function in different domains is called

a. zone of maximum comfort b. adaption level c. competence. d. continuity.

Psychology

After placing a sheet of white paper in a dimly lit corner of the room, it appears to be darker. You know when you place it back in the light, it will maintain its original appearance due to the perceptual principle of ____.?

a. ?motion parallax b. ?stroboscopic illusion c. ?brightness constancy d. ?interposition

Psychology