__________ refers to traits or disorders influenced by the combined effects of more than one gene.

A. Polygenic inheritance
B. Down syndrome
C. Fragile X syndrome
D. X-linked


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. social convoy model c. familialism b. socioemotional selectivity theory d. received an perceived support

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An examination of a single person's unique characteristics is at the heart of the _____ approach to studying personality

Fill in the blank with correct word

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If people are asked to characterize romantic love, which attribute will over two-thirds of the people list?

a. happiness b. sexual desire c. commitment d. communication

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During the "Decade of the Brain" in the ____, social psychologists became particularly interested in the biological aspects of social behavior

a. 1960s b. 1970s c. 1980s d. 1990s

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