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Quiz w3
Study Guide for week 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How can genes influence the way your brain works? | structure of proteins, number of receptors, plasticity of neural networks, shape of neurotransmitters. ect... |
| If a trait is 100% genetically determined, then how often should identical twins exhibit the exact same level of that trait? | 100% of the time |
| describe how a personality trait can be passed on genetically even if mom and dad don’t exhibit that personality trait | The personality trait can be recessive. |
| describe how identical twins are different from fraternal twins | Identical twins share the same genetic code, while fraternal twins are as related as siblings, but where born from the same womb. |
| describe the role genes play in some cases of Autism | A genetic mutation causes impaired oxytocin receptors. |
| If one identical twin is diagnosed with autism, what is the likelihood the other will be? | 75% chance |
| If one Fraternal twin is diagnosed with autism, what is the likelihood the other will be? | 33% chance |
| In what ways are adopted children most like their adoptive parents? | Manners, Beliefs, cultural traits |
| In what ways are adopted children most like their biological parents | introversion/extraversion, addiction tendencies, Neuroticism, |
| Are phycological factors effected by nature or nurture | Both |