Imagine That an Infant Is Shown a Blue-Colored Card Repeatedly

question 283

Multiple Choice

Imagine that an infant is shown a blue-colored card repeatedly, until the infant stops watching.If the color of the card is now changed to green, and the infant starts watching again, researchers can infer that the infant:

• A)can perceive the difference between the two cards
• B)is not able to perceive the difference between the two cards
• C)prefers the green card to the blue card
• D)prefers the blue card to the green card

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Mark

Modifications to the DNA or associated proteins, other than changes in the DNA sequence, that affect gene activity and expression.

Proteins Coded

Refers to the proteins that are synthesized in a cell as dictated by the nucleotide sequences of the cell’s genes.

Human Genome

The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, stored as DNA within the 23 chromosome pairs in the nucleus of each cell.

Genetic Predisposition

The inherited genetic patterns that influence the likelihood of developing certain diseases or disorders.