Populations with a Small Standard Deviation for a Particular Quantitative

question 35

Multiple Choice

Populations with a small standard deviation for a particular quantitative trait are

• A) usually prone to extinction.
• B) usually more homozygous for that trait.
• C) usually more heterozygous for that trait.
• D) not very common.
• E) always normally distributed.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by a high level of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and a constant sense of urgency.

Chronic Anger

A persistent state of anger that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, and physical health over a long period.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

Type A Behavior Pattern

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, urgency, aggression, and an overwhelming sense of time pressure.