To Date, Interactions Between Genes and Environment Have Been Found

question 36

Multiple Choice

To date, interactions between genes and environment have been found to account for all of the following

• A) religious upbringing lessening the impulsiveness of high sensation seekers.
• B) parental bonding and family functioning decreasing emotional instability.
• C) close family ties increasing the level of empathy in potential psychopaths.
• D) the DRD2 gene and stress increasing the chance of alcoholism.

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Definitions:

Depressants

Substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to relaxation, reduced anxiety, and sleepiness.

Stimulants

Substances that increase arousal, attention, and energy by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Psychological Health

A state of well-being in which an individual recognizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.

Physical Health

The condition of a person's body, including the absence of illness or injury and the overall physical fitness and wellness.