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 (C)</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. (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase are most neurons generated?

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

What do teratogens refer to in prenatal development?

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

Which trimester encompasses weeks 13 to 27 of pregnancy?

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

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