The Term "Polygenic Inheritance" Refers to Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

The term "polygenic inheritance" refers to which of the following?

• A) a trait that is determined by a single gene pair
• B) the idea that half of our genes come from each of our parents
• C) a trait that is present in the individual's phenotype
• D) a trait caused by an interaction of several genes or gene pairs

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Definitions:

Unconditional Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Conditional Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to elicit a conditioned response.

Unconditional Response

An automatic response to a stimulus that occurs naturally without any need for learning or conditioning.

Conditional Response

A learned reaction to a specific stimulus that does not naturally elicit that reaction, often developed through the process of conditioning.