People Are Often Suspicious That Their Partners Are Cheating on Them

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Multiple Choice

People are often suspicious that their partners are cheating on them. How often are these suspicions unfounded? That is, how common is it for people to be suspicious about their spouses cheating when in fact their spouses have in fact been faithful?

• A) Extremely common-about 90% of suspicions are unfounded.
• B) Very common-about 75% of suspicions are unfounded
• C) Somewhat common-about 30-40% of suspicions are unfounded.
• D) Not that common-about 10-15% of suspicions are unfounded.

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Definitions:

Humans

Humans are a species of bipedal primates belonging to the genus Homo, distinguished by their advanced cognitive abilities, complex social structures, and use of language and tools.

Hemizygous

Relates to having only a single copy of a gene instead of the typical two; common in sex-linked traits where the gene is located on a sex chromosome.

X-linked Alleles

Alleles that are located on the X chromosome, which can result in different patterns of inheritance and expression in males and females due to the presence of a single X chromosome in males.

Homozygous

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes, resulting in a specific genotype for that trait.