Which measure allows behavior geneticists to determine the percentage of similarity in phenotype among pairs of family members and is used mostly to examine mental disorders?

a. genetic correlation
b. heritability estimate
c. concordance rate
d. chromosomal correction


C. Concordance rates range from 0 to 100%. The higher the concordance rate, the more similar two persons are.

Psychology

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a. True b. False

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Which of the following is a condition in which inadequate levels of sound reach the cochlea?

A. macular degeneration B. presbyopia C. conductive hearing loss D. sensorineural hearing loss

Psychology

When a child develops a phobia by watching a parent react in fear to a stimulus, the child may have developed the phobia through:

a. instrumental conditioning b. modeling c. retroactive interference d. classical conditioning

Psychology

Explain how the concept of reciprocity can both benefit the corrections officer and also lead to trouble.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology