Which of the following statements regarding probabilistic epigenesis is FALSE?
A) Only about 10-15% of an individual's total genetic code is made active.
B) A person's environment determines which parts of the genetic code are made active.
C) Environmental changes can cause the activation of genes that are normally dormant.
D) Genetic alterations caused by the environment cannot be passed on to offspring.
D) Genetic alterations caused by the environment cannot be passed on to offspring. There is some evidence that changes in gene expression (caused by the environment) can be inherited.
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A. distribution of samples B. deviation of samples C. distribution of population D. standard deviation
A test is given to a large number of people, and the responses are analyzed to determine typical responses. What is this process referred to as?
a. perfection c. validation b. standardization d. incrimination
Samantha's grandfather has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Samantha knows that Parkinson's disease affects the basal ganglia, so she is able to tell her grandfather that he is likely to experience a. little if any memory impairment
b. problems with procedural memories, but not declarative memories. c. problems with declarative memories, but not procedural memories. d. problems with both declarative and procedural memories.
Describe a "Duchenne smile."
What will be an ideal response?