Some Genes That Are Expressed in the Fetal Stage Are

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Essay

Some genes that are expressed in the fetal stage are never expressed again in that individual's life. What do you think is the most common mechanism for affecting this, preventing the expression of such genes?

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimuli

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that innately and instinctively elicits a reaction without any previous learning.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a particular behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Cumulative Recorder

A device used in behavioral psychology to record the frequency of behaviors over time, creating a graphical representation.

Graphic Record

A visual representation of data or information, usually in the form of charts, graphs, or diagrams.