Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in humans.
• B) There is no danger involved in recombinant DNA research in bacteria.
• C) There is no danger in releasing recombinant organisms into the environment.
• D) Stringent safety rules make the use of recombinant DNA research possible.
• E) None of these statements is true.

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Definitions:

Specific Responses

Particular reactions to stimuli, often as a result of learning or conditioning.

Innate Drives

Fundamental biological instincts and impulses that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Reinforcement

The process by which a stimulus or an event (a reinforcer) following a particular behavior increases the probability that the behavior will happen again.

Self-Determination Theory

Deci and Ryan’s theory asserting that all humans have three basic, innate organismic needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.