Suppose That You Are Looking at a Complex, Detailed Painting

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are looking at a complex, detailed painting of a dog. Which of the following working-memory tasks would interfere most with your ability to form a clear image of this painting?

• A) hearing the sound of a barking dog
• B) creating an auditory image of a favorite song
• C) creating a mental image of a dog that you actually see every day
• D) adding three single-digit numbers together

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Mark

Chemical modifications to the DNA or histone proteins that affect gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, influencing how cells read genes.

Genome

The full collection of genes or genetic material contained within a cell or an organism.

Epigenetics

Investigation into the ways organisms are affected by modifications in how genes are expressed, instead of alterations to the genetic code.

Gene-environment Interactions

The complex interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences that affects the expression of genes and can impact an individual's traits and behaviors.