In Humans, a Gene That Has Been Identified as Causing

question 26

Multiple Choice

In humans, a gene that has been identified as causing a type of skin cancer is the

• A)mutant superman.
• B)sonic hedgehog.
• C)superhero aardvark.
• D)superwoman echidna.
• E)mutant mole rat.

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Definitions:

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Logical Assumption

A basic premise or belief that is accepted as true without proof and used as the basis for reasoning or argument.

Ingroup Vs Outgroup

Ingroup vs outgroup refers to the social categorization of people into groups based on perceived similarities or differences, where "ingroup" represents those similar to oneself and "outgroup" those who are not.

Actor-Observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to their internal characteristics.