The Measure of How Likely Two Individuals Are to Share

question 66

Multiple Choice

The measure of how likely two individuals are to share the same allele is called:

• A)coefficient of relatedness
• B)homozygosity
• C)allele transference
• D)kin selection

Recognize the process of cognitive development and the revision of beliefs, highlighting accommodation.

Identify and explain core cognitive concepts including schemas, assimilation, conservation, and object permanence.

Comprehend the progression and limitations of memory development in early childhood.

Grasp the significance of pretense play and its role in cognitive and social development.

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Definitions:

Heredity

Heredity refers to the transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to their offspring through the process of genetic inheritance.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time.

Giftedness

Refers to individuals, often children, who exhibit an exceptional level of ability or talent in one or more domains.

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, encompassing a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.