A Reason for the Many Initial Incompatibilities in the Telephone

question 58

Multiple Choice

A reason for the many initial incompatibilities in the telephone system was that __________.

• A) private enterprise developed the telephone systems
• B) poor-quality materials were used to produce phones
• C) inexperienced workers installed phone lines
• D) government regulations burdened private companies

Identify the role of polygenic inheritance in the development of certain traits.

Understand the impact of behavioral genetics on psychological traits and behavior.

Recognize the role of environment and heredity in shaping individual differences.

Identify various prenatal diagnostic techniques and their purposes.

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