Behavioral Genetics Involves Research Designed to

question 56

Multiple Choice

Behavioral genetics involves research designed to

• A) identify genetic abnormalities before birth.
• B) study genes at the molecular level.
• C) describe the genetic basis for behaviors.
• D) map the genes in the human genome.

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Definitions:

Lightning Strikes

Natural, electrical discharges of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground, or within a cloud.

Humour

A cognitive process of perceiving and expressing what is amusing, comical, or laugh-inducing.

Immune Functioning

Refers to how well the immune system operates to defend the body against infections and diseases.

Negative Emotional Responses

Reactions characterized by feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, or disgust, typically as a result of stimuli perceived as negative or threatening.