Some of the Most Recent Research Studies Regarding Genetic Vs

question 65

Multiple Choice

Some of the most recent research studies regarding genetic vs. environmental causes of disorders in animals and humans have suggested

• A) genetic influences are greater than originally observed because positive environmental conditions do not prevent disorders.
• B) genetics and the environment share equal roles in the development of all psychological disorders.
• C) the relative contributions of genetics and the environment in the development of psychological disorders are different for lower animals than for humans.
• D) genetic influences may have been oversimplified by previous studies (i.e., without sufficient environmental stress, the genetic predisposition may never be activated.)

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Definitions:

Y-intercept

The point where a line crosses the Y-axis of a graph, representing the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are set to zero.

Critical Value Approach

A method in hypothesis testing that involves comparing the test statistic to pre-determined values to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Model Significant

A measure of the likelihood that the relationships observed in the data occur due to something other than chance.

Correlation Coefficient

A metric that evaluates how closely related the movements of two variables are.