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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 2 Problem 9TY

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Solution 1

Behavior genetics as the name indicates it examines the role of genetics on behavior in humans and animals. It views behavioral differences from three genetic and environmental sources

• Influences point to genetic effects

• Influences from environment shared by siblings

• Influences that raised from unshared environment

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The crucial variables in the interaction between heredity and environment is identified by three studies

• Twin studies

• Adoption studies

• Family studies

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Family studies are done by direct interviews with the family members. It gives less importance to genes than environment.

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Hence the option b is not correct.

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Modern molecular approaches to genetic allowed scientists to discover genetic loci that are the specific places on specific chromosomes are responsible for complex traits.

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Hence the options a and d are not correct.

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Behavioral traits and mental disorders are mostly produced by many genes and environmental factors.

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Hence the correct option is .