If a Trait Has a High Heritability, Then Adopted Children

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Multiple Choice

If a trait has a high heritability, then adopted children are more likely to share the trait with

• A) their biological parents.
• B) their adoptive parents.
• C) schoolmates.
• D) other adopted children.

Recognize patterns of cognitive changes specifically related to aging, including processing speed and memory strategies.

Understand the factors affecting aging and differences in aging experiences.

Comprehend the impact of stress and lifestyle choices on mental and physical health in adulthood.

Recognize the role of intelligence, including fluid and crystallized intelligence, in aging and how they change over time.

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Definitions:

Pupil Size

The diameter of the circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which can vary in response to light exposure or emotional state.

Trichromatic Theory

Theory stating that color perception is produced by three types of cone receptors in the retina that are particularly sensitive to different, but overlapping, ranges of wavelengths.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system that allows organisms to process visual detail, including the eye, optic nerve, and brain regions involved in vision.

Wavelengths

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in sound waves or electromagnetic waves.