The Importance of Heredity Stems from the Fact That It

question 156

Multiple Choice

The importance of heredity stems from the fact that it

• A)is not subject to environmental pressures.
• B)determines the overall health of an organism.
• C)sets the limits of development by providing a framework of potentials and limitations.
• D)is more fragile than the environment and consequently can be more changeable in its effects.

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Definitions:

Opposite Sex

Opposite sex typically refers to the other of the two primary biological sexes, male or female, in relation to an individual.

Oedipal Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Male Child

A young male human, often referred to as a boy.

Desires

Strong feelings of wanting or wishing for something to happen.