Keith inherited from both parents a recessive gene that is linked to the inability to digest the amino acid phenylalanine, which can lead to brain damage. Keith appears to have inherited the genetic disorder called _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer: PKU
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What factor most influenced Kepler’s acceptance of Copernicus's heliocentric theory?
a. Kepler was a Platonist seeking mathematical simplicity and harmony. b. Kepler was a Lutheran minister. c. Kepler believed that the heliocentric theory explained humans as the center of the universe. d. Kepler was a Hermetic.
Regarding extrasensory perception, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. About half of the general public believes in the existence of ESP. b. Very few psychologists believe in the existence of ESP. c. ESP and other paranormal events are treated as accepted facts in many movies and television programs. d. Telepathy is the purported ability to exert influence over inanimate objects.
When parents attempt toilet training, the child can gain approval or express rebellion or aggression by "holding on" or by "letting go.". Therefore, Freud believed that harsh or lenient toilet training could cause which type of fixation?
a. phallic b. latency c. anal d. genital