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Module 5
questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An organism's complete set of genetic instructions is called the: | genome |
| Compared to fraternal twins, identical twins are ________ similar in their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and ________ similar in risk of divorce. | more; more |
| In emphasizing that the behavioral effects of heredity depend on the specific environment in which one is raised, psychologists are highlighting the importance of: | nature-nurture interactions. |
| Your complete genetic code consists of the exact sequence of ________ within your ________. | nucleotides; DNA |
| Evolutionary psychologists are likely to be criticized for ________ gender differences in human mate selection and for ________ the reproductive advantages of common social practices. | overestimating; overestimating |
| Heritability refers to the extent to which trait variations among individuals are attributable to their differing: | genes |
| Identifying some of the specific genes that contribute to alcoholism would be of most direct interest to: | molecular geneticists. |