A Gene That Produces Multiple Effects Is Called A(n)

question 59

Multiple Choice

A gene that produces multiple effects is called a(n)  

• A) multiple allele.
• B) autosome.
• C) epistatic gene.
• D) pleiotropic gene.
• E) incompletely dominant gene.

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Definitions:

Disinhibitory Effect

Describes the phenomenon where observing a model being rewarded for a prohibited or inhibited behavior increases the likelihood of the observer engaging in that behavior.

Classical Conditioning

A habituation procedure where two stimuli are paired frequently, and a reaction that initially occurs because of the second stimulus subsequently occurs due to the first stimulus exclusively.

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of one’s physical environment, facilitating navigation and understanding of spatial relationships.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others, also known as social learning or modeling.