Some Genes with a Number of Trinucleotide Repeats Significantly Above

question 20

True/False

Some genes with a number of trinucleotide repeats significantly above normal produce a mutant phenotype.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Effort Justification

A phenomenon in which individuals attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving, often to reduce cognitive dissonance.

Ingratiation Theory

A psychological theory that explores how people attempt to make themselves appear more likable to others, often through flattery or other strategic behaviors.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative ones to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.