Gene expression refers to the
a. division of the chromosomes in half during the formation of eggs and sperm
b. passing along of genes that are located close to one another on a chromosome.
c. conversion of genetic instructions into a feature of a living cell.
d. imprinting of particular genes.
c
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Which term refers to maintaining one's original culture identity while integrating oneself into the dominant culture?
A. bicultural identity B. pluralistic society model C. cultural assimilation model D. multicultural education
In a study of mental functioning comparing young adults to individuals in their sixties, a psychologist asks questions like the following: "You are about to buy a new car, what factors will you have to consider?" What is the psychologist doing a
he likely to find? a. The psychologist is using questions that tap fluid intelligence; the older group will perform at a higher level. b. The psychologist is using questions that tap wisdom; the two groups will not differ in their performance. c. The psychologist is using questions that tap wisdom; the young adults will outperform the older group. d. The psychologist is using questions designed to tap fluid intelligence; the two groups will not differ in their responses to these types of items.
Which of the following is the MOST important point to remember when examining the grieving rituals of different cultures? a. The importance of religion in mourning rituals is universal to all cultural groups. b. The experience of one culture may not generalize to other cultures or groups
c. Virtually all cultures experience death as a negative, unhappy event. d. Grieving rituals in different cultures tend to be very similar despite differing beliefs.
Differences in the power, prestige, or privileges of two or more persons or groups are referred to as
a. status inequalities. b. individuating information. c. mutual interdependence. d. superordinate goals.