With Respect to the Research on the Genetic Basis of Antisocial

question 29

Multiple Choice

With respect to the research on the genetic basis of antisocial personality disorder, researchers have found that the concordance rate for criminal behaviour among monozygotic twins is ___________ and for DZ twins is ____________.

• A) 0%; 0%
• B) 20%; 50%
• C) 50%; 20%
• D) 50%; 50%

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Definitions:

EEGs

Short for electroencephalograms, these are tests that measure the electrical activity of the brain and are used to diagnose and monitor neurological disorders.

REM Sleep

A sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.

K-Complexes

Brain waves that occur during stage 2 of NREM sleep, characterized by a sudden increase in wave amplitude, and thought to aid in sleep-based memory consolidation and sleep quality.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, reduced muscle activity, and slowed physiological activity, facilitating restorative processes.