Which is one of the fastest growing areas within the field of lifespan development and studies the effects of heredity on behavior?
a) ethology
b) evolutionary perspective
c) behavioral genetics
d) sociocultural theory
c
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How commonly do people with serious depression become obese? a. People with serious depression generally lose weight and almost never become obese. b. People with serious depression have the same rate of obesity as anyone else
c. People with serious depression are slightly more likely than others to be obese. d. Serious depression is by far the most common cause of obesity.
A couple is deciding whether or not to try and conceive a child. They meet with a health professional who asks them questions regarding their genetic heritage in order to explore whether their child might develop genetic abnormalities. This process is called
a. prenatal testing. b. genetic counseling. c. chorionic villus sampling. d. adoption counseling.
Maternal addiction to heroin or methadone is associated with
a. a high degree of difficulty during the birth process. b. more aggressive behavior 12 months after birth. c. more advanced motor and language development 12 months after birth. d. low birth weight, prematurity, and toxemia.
Most explanations for the Flynn effect revolve around
a. genetic influences on IQ. b. group differences in basic intelligence. c. changes in testing procedures. d. a variety of environmental factors.