The Individual Sometimes Referred to as the "Father of Genetics

question 43

True/False

The individual sometimes referred to as the "father of genetics" because he influenced the science of genetics more than anyone else is Gregor Mendel.

Identify the factors contributing to a fully functioning person according to Rogers.

Understand the role of external factors versus self-control in influencing behavior and outcomes, as illustrated by the concept of locus of control.

Grasp the significance of personal traits and how they differ across dimensions like dependency, aggressiveness, and sociability.

Acknowledge the criticisms of the humanistic approach to personality and its cultural implications.

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Definitions:

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin color.

Reflex Irritability

An involuntary response to a stimulus which could indicate the health of the nervous system, often assessed in newborns and infants.

Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state, helping to maintain posture.

Fetal Brain

The fetal brain refers to the brain of a fetus, undergoing rapid and complex development during pregnancy, laying the foundation for future cognitive and sensory functions.