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Character is, or includes |
1. The ability to modify temperament 3. Acquired by experience (e.g., positive and negative reinforcement) 5. Mediated by the cerebral cortex Answers: |
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Human DNA sequences differ from each other by approximately |
0.1 % |
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Which of the following tend to describe Janice? |
1. Is less interested in remaining committed to her personal relationships. 3. Confident. |
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How do genes tend to affect temperament? |
1. By affecting emotional memory (habit) 4. By affecting brain chemistry, primarily in the limbic system |
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The authors assert that a variety of human traits have been demonstrated to vary among individuals, in part, because of differences in their genes. These include |
1. Novelty seeking 2. Aggression 3. Intelligence 4. Social ability 5. Sexual orientation 6. Addiction 7. Obesity 8. Promiscuity 9. Anxiety |
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Our genome is made of DNA, which is a sequence of four different chemicals (abbreviated A,T,C, and G). The total length of our genome is approximately 3 billion letters. There are now believed to be about 20,000 genes in our genome (when the book was written the estimate was 100,000). Each gene makes a protein that has one or more functions. The chemical properties of the protein depend on the DNA sequence that it was derived from. What varies between us (that makes us unique)? |
1. The specific properties of proteins 2. The specific sequence of DNA at any given gene |
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Why is it useful to study identical twins who are separated at birth and raised in different families? |
1. Their DNA sequences are identical (they are genetically identical) 3. Any differences between them can be attributed to differences in their environment |
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How do the LOG authors describe the nature/nurture debate? |
1. It is our nature to respond to nurture 4. It is nature and nurture that determines our unique properties |
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The authors use examples of two sets of twins reared apart and described many extremely detailed observations. They are using anecdotes (examples) to illustrate the general pattern. In general, the authors are implying that studies of identical twins reared apart show: |
1. Their behavioral traits tend to be more similar to each other than to unrelated individuals 2. Their physical traits tend to be more similar to each other than to unrelated individuals |
