The Expression of Polygenic Traits Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

The expression of polygenic traits is

• A) never determined by the influence of environmental factors.
• B) determined by genes at several loci.
• C) determined by multiple genes at one locus.
• D) determined solely by the influence of environmental factors.

Summarize the key contributions of Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon in the creation of the first intelligence test.

Describe Lewis Terman's modifications to Binet-Simon Scale and the introduction of the Stanford-Binet intelligence scale.

Explain David Wechsler's contributions and the development of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS).

Analyze the impact of these contributions on modern psychological assessment.

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Definitions:

Lap-wound

A winding method for electrical machinery where the coil is wound in such a way that it overlaps itself, commonly used in armatures.

Wave-wound

A type of armature winding in electrical engineering where coils are connected in series to form a continuous and closed circuit, resembling a wave pattern.

Series Field

A type of field winding in a DC generator that is connected in series with the armature, influencing the generator's output.

Shunt Rheostat

A variable resistor connected in parallel with a circuit element to adjust the flow of current through it, allowing for the control of electrical device performance.