Looking at the Findings of Many Cross-Fostering Studies (Francis Et

question 69

Multiple Choice

Looking at the findings of many cross-fostering studies (Francis et al., 1999, Suomi, 1999, Tienari et al., 1994) it appears that positive interventions such as good parenting in early life may

• A) have little effect in terms of preventing psychopathology in those genetically predisposed to such conditions.
• B) dramatically change the genetics of individuals genetically predisposed to psychopathology.
• C) have a greater effect on future generations than on the individual exposed to the "good parenting."
• D) override the genetically influenced tendency to develop psychopathology in later life.

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Functional Chimneys Problem

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Decision Making

The method of recognizing and selecting options according to the decision-maker's values, preferences, and convictions.

Cooperation

The process of groups of organisms working or acting together for common, mutual, or some underlying benefit, as opposed to working in competition for selfish benefit.

Functional Structure

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