Name the process of identifying genetic defects by examining a small sample of fetal cells that are drawn by a needle inserted into the amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn fetus
a) Amniocentesis
b) Karyotype
c) Ultrasound sonography
d) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Answer: a
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a. the percentage of twin pairs or other pairs of relatives who exhibit the same disorder. b. agreement rates between physicians in diagnosing psychological disorders. c. the degree to which psychological factors affect physical health. d. the degree to which biological factors affect psychological adjustment.
According to Ainsworth, babies who demonstrate proximity to their mother and separation anxiety when apart are showing indications of
a. socialization. c. association. b. individuality. d. attachment.
The outwardly visible trait that results from an organism's genetic information is known as the organism's
a. homozygote. c. genotype. b. heterozygote. d. phenotype
The neural networks of the brain, especially those involved in memory, can be damaged by
A) the corpus callosum. B) removal of a child from an abusive situation. C) sensitization. D) high levels of cortisol.