If Genes Are Implicated in Any Given Physical Trait or Behavior

question 89

Multiple Choice

If genes are implicated in any given physical trait or behavior pattern, then you would expect that

• A) DZ twins would be more similar on the trait than MZ twins.
• B) all people in a given family would express the trait similarly.
• C) cousins would be more similar on the trait than siblings.
• D) siblings would be more similar on the trait than cousins.

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Definitions:

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and the understanding of behavior from an evolutionary perspective.

Biologically-Oriented

A perspective or approach that focuses on the biological or genetic factors in the study of organisms or behaviors.

Development

The process of growth or progression through a series of progressive changes, typically from a simpler to a more complex or better state.

Mesosystem

The interlocking settings that influence the child, such as the interaction of the school and the larger community when children are taken on field trips.