Assume that researchers have found a recessive gene for schizophrenia and that Al's father carries that recessive gene, whereas Al's mother does not. What is the probable outcome for Al with respect to schizophrenia?
a) Al will not develop schizophrenia.
b) Al will definitely develop schizophrenia.
c) Al has a 25 percent chance of developing schizophrenia.
d) Al has a 50 percent chance of developing schizophrenia.
a
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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a. creating world class athletes. b. understanding and improving sports performances. c. the development of a "winning" attitude among athletes. d. prescribing appropriate drugs to enhance winning performances.
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a. reflexes that disappear during the first year of life and return in adolescence b. reflexes that disappear during the first year of life and never return c. reflexes that are permanent throughout life d. reflexes that are composed of behaviors that become voluntary with time