Discuss two conditions that can arise from chromosomal abnormalities

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The most common disorder that results from a chromosome abnormality is Down syndrome. These abnormalities also can occur in the number of sex chromosomes, resulting in intellectual disability syndromes such as Klinefelter's (XXY, a disorder in which males have an extra X chromosome) and Turner's (XO, a disorder in which women are missing a second X chromosome).

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a. inhibition c. inferiority b. basic anxiety d. individualism

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Patients with Alzheimer's disease tend to have abnormally ______ levels of acetylcholine and

abnormally ______ levels of glutamate. a. low, low c. high, low b. low, high d. high, high

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According to the American Psychological Association, when is deception in research justified and acceptable?

A. at the researcher's discretion B. only when using university psychology students C. only when the value of the study justifies it D. never

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The main difference between the Hazan and Shaver's model of adult attachment styles from other models is their

A) ?consideration of only positive relationships. B) ?distinction between two avoidant attachment styles. C) ?emphasis of the "ideal" other. D) ?consideration of homosexual as well as heterosexual relationships.

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