What were the conclusions of kinship studies?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Researchers study the distribution of a trait or behavior among relatives who differ in degree of genetic closeness. The more closely people are related, the more genes they have in common. Parents and children have a 50% overlap in their genetic endowments, and so do siblings (brothers and sisters). Aunts and uncles have a 25% overlap with nieces and nephews, as do grandparents with grandchildren. First cousins share 12.5% of their genetic endowment. If genes are implicated in a trait, people who are more closely related should be more likely to share it.
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According to Sternberg, __________ is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life. People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success.
A. analytical intelligence B. creative intelligence C. practical intelligence D. interpersonal intelligence
In its discussion of the genetic modulation of the effects of childhood maltreatment, the textbook notes that several neurotransmitters are deactivated by the monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) gene. These neurotransmitters do NOT include ______.
a. acetylcholine b. dopamine c. norepinephrine d. serotonin
ISLE 2.8 Forced-ChoiceClick on the above link to work though the ISLE activity. Once you've completed the activity, navigate back and answer the following question.The forced-choice method can only be used with the method of constant stimuli.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Boys and their friends are more likely to engage in ____ whereas girls and their friends are more likely to engage in ____
a. unstructured activities; structured activities b. structured activities; unstructured activities c. discussions of personal feelings; information about their sex lives d. talking or listening to music; playing games and sports