Sir Francis Galton and Other Early Figures Supported ________, the Notion

question 90

Short Answer

Sir Francis Galton and other early figures supported ________, the notion that the species might be improved by encouraging the reproduction of only those people with 'desirable' genetic characteristics.

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Definitions:

Transference Learning

The process by which knowledge or skills learned in one context are applied or transferred to a new context.

Human Genome Project

An international scientific research project that successfully mapped and understood all the genes of human beings, known collectively as the genome.

Genes

Units of DNA that carry hereditary information and are responsible for the inheritance of specific traits or characteristics.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or expected within a society or cultural context.