Brain Imaging Studies Show That People with _____ Copies of the COMT

question 122

Multiple Choice

Brain imaging studies show that people with _____ copies of the COMT allele show _____ prefrontal cortex activity during a 2-back task.

• A) one or two; lower
• B) one or two; higher
• C) zero; lower
• D) zero, one, or two; equal amounts of

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Definitions:

Behavior Geneticists

Scientists who study the genetic and environmental influences on human behavior, often through twin and adoption studies.

Selective Breeding Studies

Research activities focused on the intentional breeding of organisms to produce offspring with desirable traits, often used in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Genetic Makeup

The unique combination of genes inherited from one's parents, influencing physical and sometimes behavioral traits.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.