In a Series of Studies by Meaney and Colleagues,rat Pups

question 259

Multiple Choice

In a series of studies by Meaney and colleagues,rat pups were randomly assigned to be raised by surrogate mothers who spent a lot of time licking and grooming (high LG) them or surrogate mothers who spent little time engaging in this behaviour (low LG) .Rat pups raised by low-LG surrogates grow up to be _____ fearful in novel situations,which can be attributed to a(n) _____ in DNA methylation.

• A)less;increase
• B)less;decrease
• C)more;increase
• D)more;decrease

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

A scale that quantifies the average alteration over time in the prices that urban buyers allocate for a specific group of consumer products and services.

Basket of Goods

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Government Surveys

Data collection tools used by governments to collect information about populations, economic indicators, public opinions, or conditions within the country.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to monitor inflation.