Which Was Used in a Research Study to Determine Whether

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which was used in a research study to determine whether the effects of family SES on school achievement could be genetically mediated?

• A) genome-wide association studies
• B) genome-wide complex trait analysis
• C) heritability analysis
• D) adoptive twin study

Analyze the influence of scientific inquiry on understanding psychological phenomena.

Understand the concept of a sample space and identify it correctly in various contexts.

Define and distinguish between mutually exclusive and independent events.

Recognize the definition and examples of sample points and experimental outcomes.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of artery walls, leading to restricted blood flow and increased risk of heart disease.

Ischemic Stroke

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in an artery that reduces or stops blood flow to a part of the brain, leading to tissue damage.