A Common Approach Used in a Genomic Study of Behavior

question 35

Multiple Choice

A common approach used in a genomic study of behavior might

• A) Examine gene-environment interactions for individuals that are reared in the same environment
• B) Measure the heritabilities of a behavior for individuals raised in different environments
• C) Record epigenetic profiles of siblings raised in the same environment
• D) Compare gene expression profiles for individuals that experience different environments
• E) Compare the DNA sequences of siblings raised in the different environments

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses often due to guilt or societal pressures.

Five-Factor Model

A model that outlines five broad dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by compassion, cooperativeness, and a desire to maintain positive social relationships.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.