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1
Genotype is an individual's observable characteristics, whereas phenotype is an individual's specific genetic makeup.
A)True
B)False
2
Except for the sex cell (the egg or sperm), every cell in the human body with a nucleus has 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
A)True
B)False
3
According to Schiff & Lewontin (1986) children removed from impoverished environment and placed in enriched environment can show increase in IQ of between 10-12 points.
A)True
B)False
4
A fixed action pattern is a learned response that does not need to be triggered by a particular stimulus.
A)True
B)False
5
The more genes people have in common, the greater the likelihood their IQ's will be similar.
A)True
B)False
6
Twin studies can tell us a great deal about the inheritability of psychological characteristics, regardless of whether or not the twins have been raised apart.
A)True
B)False
7
It appears that an individual's shared environment with their family plays the greatest role in personality development.
A)True
B)False
8
When a child's genetically-influenced behaviour elicits certain responses from others it is called evocative influence.
A)True
B)False
9
The evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar has suggested that neocortex size is inversely related to social group size.
A)True
B)False





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