For Most Traits

question 116

Multiple Choice

For most traits,

• A) gender differences are quite large.
• B) the distributions of the traits for males and females do not overlap.
• C) gender differences are small for group averages, but are quite substantial for people at the ends of the distributions.
• D) gender differences occur for most traits.

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Definitions:

Anterior Chamber

The fluid-filled space in the eye between the cornea and the iris, involved in maintaining eye pressure and nourishment of nearby tissues.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's focusing power.

Tactile (Meissner's) Corpuscle

A type of nerve ending in the skin that is responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Lamellated (Pacinian) Corpuscle

A type of nerve ending in the skin that is sensitive to pressure and vibration.