All of the Following Research Examples Support the Notion That

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following research examples support the notion that the environment often determines whether certain genetic tendencies are actualized, except:

• A) genetic influences on sexual activity are stronger when adolescents attend schools in which a higher proportion of students are having sex at an early age.
• B) genetic influences on antisocial behavior are stronger among adolescents who have delinquent peers.
• C) genetic influences on depression are stronger among adolescents exposed to family conflict.
• D) All of the above support this notion.

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Definitions:

RAS

Acronym for the Reticular Activating System, a network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Sleep-Wake Cycle

The circadian rhythm that regulates periods of sleepiness and wakefulness throughout a 24-hour period.

Narcolepsy

A rare condition with symptoms that can include sleep paralysis and cataplexy.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep, leading to daytime dysfunction.