A gene is found that controls the age at which a man grows bald, if at all. That gene seldom affects women, even if they have the gene. What kind of gene is this MOST likely to be?
a. an X-linked gene
b. a sex-limited gene
c. a sex-linked dominant gene
d. a sex-linked recessive gene
b
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a. lacking object permanence b. egocentrism c. centration d. appearance-based reality
Which of the following is NOT a cause of burnout?
a. low salary. b. interpersonal conflicts at work. c. lack of control over responsibilities and outcomes. d. inadequate recognition for one's work.
The Schacter-Singer theory of emotion suggests that the identification of specific emotions depends on a. general arousal, which leads us to appraise our circumstances
b. physical cues. c. feedback from facial expressions. d. simultaneous physical and subjective reactions.
Twin studies and adoption studies are important tools for research on
A) ethology. B) environmental psychology. C) behavioral genetics. D) internal working models.