Because of Genetics, Some People

question 176

Multiple Choice

Because of genetics, some people:

• A) have longer than normal circadian rhythms.
• B) have shorter than average circadian rhythms.
• C) have circadian rhythms that vary in length from day to day.
• D) are early birds and others are night owls.

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Definitions:

Catatonic Stupor

A state of psychic and motor immobility and behavioral abnormality marked by periods of rigidity and excitement.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population is due to genetic differences.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder marked by significant disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Genetic Vulnerability

A predisposition to develop certain conditions or diseases based on one’s genetic makeup.