Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an example of a:
A. genetic disorder that causes mental retardation
B. cluster of symptoms displayed by some mentally retarded individuals
C. form of cerebral palsy
D. viral infection that causes mental retardation
A. genetic disorder that causes mental retardation
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On what does the DSM-5 place primary emphasis?
a. mechanisms that regulate emotion b. the ability to distinguish between real or imagined auditory sensations c. the consequences of certain behavioral syndromes d. a person's social or occupational role
A new form of dementia has just been discovered, and researchers have determined that the disorder is transmitted genetically in an autosomal dominant pattern with complete penetrance. If a child's father has one of the genes, and the mother has none of
the genes for the disorder, the probability that the child will inherit this disorder is _____ percent. a. 25 b. 50 c. 75 d. 100
During later adolescence, the loosening of ties to one's family and participation in an expanding set of social roles leads to which of the following?
a. Alienation b. Reexamination of one's moral code c. Delinquent behavior d. New feelings of shame and doubt
What were the findings of the research by Patterson (2006)?
A. Psychological adjustment of children raised by same sex parents was comparable to children raised by heterosexual parents. B. Psychological adjustment of children raised by same sex parents was not as healthy as children raised by heterosexual parents. C. Psychological adjustment of children raised by same sex parents was healthier than children raised by heterosexual parents. D. Psychological adjustment of children raised by same sex parents was very different from children raised by heterosexual parents.