Oliver has inherited genes that put him at risk for developing diabetes, but because of his healthy diet and exercise he is not diabetic. This example demonstrates that human characteristics, including diabetes, are _____.
a) multifactorial
b) polygenic
c) epigenetic
d) nonadditive
c) epigenetic
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COMT and MAO are ____.
A. enzymes that convert catecholamines into inactive chemicals B. enzymes that make catecholamines C. neurotransmitters in the same group as serotonin D. the inactive fragments of catecholamines
Ramani really hates her job. Which one of the following strategies is the most adaptive defense mechanism to help Ramani cope?
A. Join a kick-boxing class so she can displace some of her anger. B. Try to convince herself that it's not so bad after all. C. Rationalize that she needs the income too much to quit. D. Tell her boss and all her friends how much she loves the job.
The neurons that automatically activate in response to watching an action appear to ______.
a. are located throughout the cerebral cortex and allow for self-reflective awareness b. bridge sensory and motor cortex systems c. allow for the feeling of empathy when watching others experience hardship d. allow for advanced study and learning
Hartline et al. (1956 ) selected the Limulus to demonstrate lateral inhibition because _____
A) ?it was possible to illuminate a single receptor without illuminating its adjacent receptor B) ?it was readily available to him and was extremely easy to breed in the lab C) ?the Limulus eye contained more cones than rods D) ?the Limulus has excellent color vision