The Finding That Partners in a Relationship Who Are Dissimilar

question 28

Multiple Choice

The finding that partners in a relationship who are dissimilar in personality are more likely to break up supports the

• A)violation of desire theory.
• B)assortative mating hypothesis.
• C)complimentary needs hypothesis.
• D)attraction similarity theory

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Definitions:

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, the X chromosome plays a crucial role in determining genetic traits and can be found in both males (XY) and females (XX).

Autosomal

Relating to any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are numbered from 1 to 22 in humans.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings born at the same time who have developed from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.