Mia's biological mother and father are both gifted academically. She was adopted by a couple who have no interest in her achievements in school. Although Mia likely inherited high intelligence, it has never been expressed in her __________.
A. genotype
B. phenotype
C. genes
D. alleles
Answer: B
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Leonard Heston conducted an adoption study of the possible causes of schizophrenia. What was the major finding in his study?
a. There was no evidence of a genetic influence on schizophrenia. b. Adopted individuals had higher rates of schizophrenia regardless of the mental health status of their parents. c. An individual's childhood environment has a much greater impact on the incidence of schizophrenia than do genetic factors. d. Adopted children whose birth mothers were schizophrenic developed schizophrenia at a higher rate than did children born to normal mothers.
High frequency sounds
A. produce a weaker signal in the ear farthest away from the sound. B. produce a weaker signal in the ear nearest the sound. C. produce a "sound shadow" on the ear nearest the sound. D. cannot be effectively localized.
According to Yerkes-Dodson law, when are simple tasks performed best?
A. When arousal levels are high B. When motives are physiological C. When arousal levels are low D. When motives are social
Which of the following correlations might have resulted from a study which compared grade point average to hours per week spent partying and which concluded that students who party more get poorer grades?
a) + 1.50 b) + .50 c) 0.00 d) - .50