Describe the key findings of the Human Genome Project as it relates to developmental psychopathology
What will be an ideal response?
• Overall purpose – to identify genes in human DNA and determine sequences of chemical base pairs; map, sequences, and analyze genes
• Found that multiple gene systems, not just one single gene, are responsible for normal and abnormal development
• Could mention key terms such as penetrance, variable expressivity, gene-environment interaction and genetic heterogeneity
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In classical conditioning, ________ occurs when a stimulus that resembles the conditioned stimulus elicits the conditioned response
a. stimulus discrimination b. stimulus generalization c. acquisition d. extinction
Distinguish between gender differences and sex differences. Summarize the impact that parents and peers have on the development of gender identity
What will be an ideal response?