A human trait is influenced by a single pair of genes, with "T" representing the dominant gene and "t" representing the recessive gene. Joe (genotype Tt) and Meg (genotype Tt) decide to have children. According to the principles of Mendelian heredity, what percentage of their children would exhibit the trait?
a. 25
b. 50
c. 75
d. 100
c
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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Which of the following behaviors is considered abnormal by almost all cultures?
a. extreme displays of otherwise normal behavior b. feelings of unhappiness and discomfort c. failure to communicate and unpredictable actions d. any behavior that does not conform to the norms of the culture
Very few theorists agree that sexual orientation is a continuous variable rather than a categorical variable—that is, there are no natural cutoff points that would easily separate people into categories such as "heterosexual" or "homosexual."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Complete the following analogy, based on information from your text: behaviorism: ________ as Gestalt psychology: ________
a. rewards; perceptions b. perceptions; interpretations c. observable behavior; reinforcement d. mental behavior; interpretations and construals