Both Kenneth Ross's Research on Social Behavior in Fire Ants

question 15

Multiple Choice

Both Kenneth Ross's research on social behavior in fire ants (1997) and Isadora Bielsky's research on the function of the AVPRiA receptor in mice……

• A) Examined the effect of different alleles on social behavior
• B) Examined the effect of a single gene on behavior
• C) Examined several genes associated with each behavior
• D) Determined the heritability of the trait
• E) Determined there is significant gene-environment interactions

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

Relating to the interactive influence of social and cultural factors on an individual's behavior and functioning.

Expressed Emotion

A measure of the family environment that is based on how much criticism, hostility, and emotional over-involvement are expressed towards a family member.

Criticism

The expression of disapproval based on perceived faults or mistakes.

Downward Drift

A theory suggesting that individuals with severe mental illnesses tend to move towards lower socioeconomic status due to their impaired functioning.