Both parents carry one recessive gene for sickle cell anemia,
but they do not have sickle cell anemia themselves. What is the chance that their child could have sickle cell anemia?
a. one chance in two
b. one chance in three
c. one chance in four
d. no chance (zero out of four)
ANSWER: c
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Kim, a senior in university, plans to be a doctor and has planned her next 8 years of study in great detail. She firmly believes that she can make her dream a reality through commitment and hard work. It is likely that Kim has a(n):
A) internal locus of control. B) external locus of control. C) unconditional positive regard for her family. D) self-actualized personality.
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a. Parents play rougher with sons than with daughters. b. Parents discourage daughters' aggression more than sons' aggression. c. Physically rough play is part of the androgynous gender role. d. Aggressive themes are more common in toys given to boys than in those given to girls.
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A. primacy. B. mnemonics. C. recency. D. savings.