Describe the key findings of the Human Genome Project as it relates to developmental psychopathology

What will be an ideal response?


• Overall purpose – to identify genes in human DNA and determine sequences of chemical base pairs; map, sequences, and analyze genes
• Found that multiple gene systems, not just one single gene, are responsible for normal and abnormal development
• Could mention key terms such as penetrance, variable expressivity, gene-environment interaction and genetic heterogeneity

Psychology

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A. premise; categorical B. conclusion; categorical C. premise; conditional D. conclusion; conditional

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Approximately ____ of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth report having experienced verbal abuse.?

a. ?60% b. ?70% c. ?80% d. ?90%

Psychology

Which of the following is a low-intensity, long-lasting emotional state?

a. personality b. character c. mood d. attitude

Psychology

_____ infants prefer forward-going speech to backwards speech

A) Newborn B) 2 month-old C) 4 month-old D) 6 month-old

Psychology