What is the relationship between chromosomes, DNA, and genes?
What will be an ideal response?
A chromosome is a short, rodlike, microscopic structure that contains tightly coiled strands of the chemical DNA.
DNA is made up of four chemicals. The order in which the four different chemicals combine creates a microscopic chemical alphabet. This chemical alphabet is used to write instructions for the development and assembly of the 100 trillion highly specialized cells that make up the brain and body.
A gene is a specific segment on the strand of DNA that contains instructions for making proteins.
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What is a benefit of the Wechsler intelligence tests, compared to Raven's Progressive Matrices?
a. The Wechsler tests identify someone's strengths and weaknesses. b. The Wechsler tests can be administered and interpreted by someone with no training. c. The Wechsler tests are fairer to people from other cultures or languages. d. The Wechsler tests relate intellectual skills to particular brain areas.
____ is a treatment for depression that electrically induces a seizure.
A. Electromagnetic therapy B. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation C. Electroconvulsive shock therapy D. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Cara, age 10, has severe dyslexia. She is in a regular classroom all day, every day. A paraprofessional familiar with Cara's special needs has been assigned to assist her in keeping pace with her work and completing it successfully. What approach does this describe?
A. integration B. assimilation C. mainstreaming D. inclusion
Assume that the delay of reinforcement gradient is steeper in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD). Which of the following best explains the symptoms of ADHD?
a. Classroom behaviors have a short interval between behavior and reinforcement. b. ADHD children are less sensitive to rewards, regardless of the interval between response and reinforcement. c. Serotonin agonists alter the gradient of reinforcement. d. Classroom behaviors have a long interval between behavior and reinforcement. e. Reinforcements that follow a short delay are less effective in ADHD children.