The Incidence of Hypertension Is Greater in Which of the Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

The incidence of hypertension is greater in which of the following?

• A) Non-Hispanic Caucasians
• B) African Americans
• C) Asian Americans
• D) Native Americans

Recognize the interdisciplinary approach of behavioral genetics in understanding complex behaviors.

Explain how genetic and environmental factors contribute to variations in physical and psychological traits among individuals, including twin studies.

Understand the basic principles of heredity and the biological basis of individual differences including the concept of polygenic inheritance.

Compare the genetic similarities and differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins and their implications for studying heredity and environment.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum change in stimulation required to detect a difference between two stimuli, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Heavier Objects

Objects with greater mass or weight compared to other items in their comparison set.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology stating that the change in a stimulus that will be just noticeable is a constant ratio of the original stimulus.

Afterimage

An afterimage is a visual impression that persists as a negative or positive image on the retina after the stimulus that caused it is no longer present.