Polygenic Inheritance May Result in a Continuum of Phenotypes Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

Polygenic inheritance may result in a continuum of phenotypes because

• A) the genes that are involved can be considered to be co-dominant.
• B) the alleles for each gene are either completely dominant or recessive.
• C) there is a low environmental effect.
• D) there is a high environmental effect.

Recognize the role of action identification and construal level theories in goal setting and task approach.

Comprehend the principles of affective forecasting and its impact on emotional expectations.

Describe the concept of ego depletion and its effect on self-control.

Understand cognitive reappraisal as a technique to regulate emotional responses.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that treats mental health conditions by addressing negative patterns of thought.

Decatastrophize

A cognitive-behavioral technique aimed at reducing anxiety by altering catastrophic thinking into more balanced and realistic assessments of situations.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thought patterns in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders; it aims to change negative thought patterns to improve emotional state and behavior.