An important insight to take from the data on heritability of different traits and disorders is that __________.
A. traits tend to be heritable, but disorders are not
B. disorders tend to be heritable, but traits are not
C. most traits and disorders are moderately to strongly heritable
D. very few traits and disorders are heritable
Answer: C
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a. depth perception b. size constancy c. location constancy d. shape constancy
For Stumpf, the proper objects of study for psychology are:
a. the elements of thought. b. elemental feelings. c. mental phenomena. d. physiological mechanisms.
The principle of teratogenic response suggests that
a. teratogenic effects occur similarly in any susceptible organism. b. teratogens do not show the same effects uniformly in prenatal development. c. mere access of a teratogen through the placenta is a guarantee of some effects. d. teratogens produce effects in fetuses only when they are harmful to the mother as well.
A psychologist wants to identify people who are likely to develop schizophrenia. Which variables would be the best choices to help in identifying individuals who are prone to developing schizophrenia?
a) perception, memory, and problem solving b) blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration levels c) physical strength, reaction time, and visual acuity d) blood oxygen level, history of alcohol use, and caffeine use