Developmental Psychology Chapter on Genetics
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What is the effect of chromosomal disorders on development?

  • They have no impact on an individual's behavior.
  • They cause disruption in development. (correct)
  • They lead to enhanced development.
  • They are only present in inherited genetic disorders.

    • Which type of genotype-environment correlation involves children inheriting environments provided by their families?

  • Behavioral genetics correlation
  • Active genotype-environment correlation
  • Passive genotype-environment correlation (correct)
  • Evocative genotype-environment correlation

    • What is a primary factor that contributes to prenatal development?

  • The educational background of the mother
  • The mother’s nutrition and health (correct)
  • The average income of the family
  • The father’s occupation

    • Which type of genotype-environment correlation refers to individuals seeking environments that support their genetic tendencies?

    <p>Active genotype-environment correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about dominant gene-linked disorders is true?

    <p>They can range from mild to serious but not always debilitating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development occurs during the embryonic period?

    <p>Organs begin to appear and the zygote becomes an embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the beginning of brain development during pregnancy?

    <p>Differentiation of stem cells in the neural plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase are most neurons generated?

    <p>Early fetal period until midgestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do teratogens refer to in prenatal development?

    <p>Environmental factors that contribute to birth defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trimester encompasses weeks 13 to 27 of pregnancy?

    <p>Second Trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

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