The Hypothesis That There Is a Genetic Component to Some

question 38

Multiple Choice

The hypothesis that there is a genetic component to some attitudes would be supported by the finding that

• A) attitudes of identical twins are more similar than those of fraternal twins.
• B) adults who shared certain physiological characteristics also had common political beliefs.
• C) when asked about attitudes for which there seems to be a genetic predisposition, research participants were quicker to respond to questions and less likely to alter their views toward social norms.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Sensory Root

The part of a spinal nerve that carries sensory information from the peripheral body parts back to the spinal cord.

Dorsal Root

The part of a spinal nerve that carries sensory neural information to the spinal cord from the peripheral organs.

Motor Root

The part of a spinal nerve that carries motor signals from the spinal cord to the muscles.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective mechanism that prevents muscle damage during excessive force generation by causing muscle relaxation.