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PSY 315 Genetics/Behavior
Test 5
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
03/17/2009

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What fraction of births are twins?
Definition
1/80
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What fraction of twins are MZ twins?
Definition
1/240
Term
What fraction of births are DZ twins?
Definition
2/240
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What fraction of births are same sex DZ?
Definition
1/240
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What fraction of births are different sex DZ?
Definition
1/240
Term
What factor gives females higher odds of twins? What are the odds?
Definition
If DZ twinning is seen in her maternal line; the odds are 1/3.
Term
What country has a very high DZ twin rate?
Definition
Nigeria
Term
Do DZ have the same placentae?
Definition
No
Term
What is temperament?
Definition
Differences in personality: stubbornness, curiousity, etc
Term
Who did the longitudinal study of 1000 infants?
Definition
Thomas and Chess
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What did the longitudinal study of infants measure?
Definition
Activity, mood, adaptability, and attention span
Term
When were kids consistent?
Definition
Day 1 to day 2
Term
What ages did the observe the children?
Definition
1 day, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 6 years, 10 years
Term
How many children in the longitudinal study were followed to 10 years?
Definition
68-
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T/F - Early temperament continues to have a long-term impact.
Definition
True
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