Explain How Polygenic Inheritance Differs from Multiple Alleles

question 67

Essay

Explain how polygenic inheritance differs from multiple alleles.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A therapeutic technique used to replace an unwanted response to a stimulus with a desired response, often used in behavior therapy.

Virtual Reality Exposure

A therapeutic technique using virtual reality technology to simulate real-world environments for the purpose of treatment, especially in phobias and anxiety disorders.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A non-judgmental acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, often used in therapeutic settings.

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning by linking an environmental trigger with a naturally existing stimulus, which brings about a learned behavior.