Both Cleft Lip and Palate Have a Genetic Component,which Results

question 23

Multiple Choice

Both cleft lip and palate have a genetic component,which results in differences in the frequency of cleft lip and palate in females and males.Does cleft lip occur more often in females or males?

• A) Males
• B) Females

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process of adjustment or change in response to new conditions or environments, a fundamental aspect of biological and psychological evolution.

Disequilibrium

A state of cognitive imbalance between existing knowledge and new experiences, often leading to learning in developmental psychology.

Equilibration

A concept in developmental psychology referring to how children progress through different stages of cognitive development by balancing assimilation and accommodation.

Assimilation

In psychology, a cognitive process where new information is interpreted and integrated into existing schemas or knowledge structures.