Which of the following is true of Down syndrome?
A. It primarily occurs in African American children.
B. Its symptoms include retardation of motor and mental abilities.
C. It occurs when genetic imprinting goes awry.
D. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome Y.
Answer: B
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A. Bernard the dolphin can perform complex tricks just by listening to his trainer speak. B. Anton the parrot can recognize and read all the letters in the alphabet. C. Geronimo, an octopus in a lab who was able to witness the training of dolphins in language, escapes from his tank at night when the lab is closed. D. Bobo, a chimpanzee who has been raised in a human family from infancy, uses sign language to correct the grammar of a toddler.
When current knowledge about an individual and his or her environment can be used to accurately forecast behavior at another time or in another setting, which scientific goal has been achieved?
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a. People generally remain in control of their behavior while under hypnosis. b. People are usually aware of what is going on around them while under hypnosis. c. Most people will act out the hypnotic suggestion to disrobe or to harm someone. d. You must cooperate to become hypnotized.