The degree to which the variations in a trait are explained by genetic factors is called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


heritability

Psychology

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Suppose that a child who was born a biological female were raised as boy (given a male name, dressed in male clothes, etc.). Based on similar cases that have occurred in the past, it would be reasonable to expect that the child would ____

a. grow up to be a "normal" man b. feel and act "different" from childhood on c. feel and act "different" starting in early adulthood d. feel and act "different" in childhood, but ultimately grow up to be a "normal" man

Psychology

Which statement best represents the beliefs of Gorgias?

a. If animals could describe their gods, those gods would have animal characteristics. b. There is no objective way of determining truth. c. We share a reality and a similar perception of reality. d. Empirical evidence is the determinant of truth.

Psychology

Karla works for a large advertising firm, and her latest assignment is to develop a campaign urging people to get their annual flu shot. The campaign can be classified as a type of:

a. secondary prevention b. tertiary prevention c. primary prevention d. auxiliary prevention

Psychology

The DSM manuals are based in large part upon the 19th century work of __________ in the area of psychiatric classification

a. Dix b. Binet c. Kraepelin d. Breuer

Psychology