A genetic abnormality transmitted by a recessive gene that prevents an infant from
metabolizing an amino acid found in many foods, resulting in intellectual developmental disorder and emotional disturbance, is ______.
a. Klinefelter's syndrome c. phenylketonuria
b. Turner's syndrome d. Tay-Sachs disease
C
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What kind of twins are no more genetically similar than two siblings born at different times?
A. dizygotic twins B. monozygotic twins C. sperm-based twins D. ovum-enhanced twins
Studies have found that peer pressure is weak during early adolescence, peaks during mid-adolescence and declines after about age 17. Why is peer pressure so significant during adolescence?
A. Following the crowd is necessary for maintaining friendships. B. Peers provide like-mindedness when parents are not available. C. Peers provide a standard by which adolescents measure their own behavior. D. Adolescents share more morals with peers.
Meningiomas typically a. cannot be removed surgically due to their location
b. are typically malignant. c. are typically benign. d. produce a serious risk of metastasis.
How does the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale differ from traditional perinatal
screening inventories? A) Data regarding the infant is derived from interviewing the mother. B) It is more likely to forecast later competencies in childhood. C) Data is gathered through active examiner interaction with the infant. D) It provides a more accurate index of maternal substance abuse during the prenatal period than perinatal screening instruments.