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NU 318 - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is behavioral genetics? - Ans:-The study of the ways in which genes influence behavior Do genes directly control behavior? - Ans:-NO - gene variants influence behavior, particularly in combination with environment What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?...

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NU 318 - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS


What is behavioral genetics? - Ans:✔✔-The study of the ways in which genes influence behavior


Do genes directly control behavior? - Ans:✔✔-NO - gene variants influence behavior, particularly in

combination with environment


What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? - Ans:✔✔-collection of symptoms that do not quite meet the

definition of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)




-wide variation in phenotype


Examples of Pervasive Developmental Disorders - Ans:✔✔--Asperger Disorder


-Rett Disorder


What is Autism related to genetics? - Ans:✔✔--Most are clearly the result of variations in several genes

working together, probably with environment triggers


-Complex

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-Multifactorial


-Exposure to chemical during pregnancy or environmental triggers


What is substance abuse disorder described as? - Ans:✔✔-Out-of-control drug use that is not consistent

with adaptation and continues in spite of serious adverse consequences


Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Ans:✔✔--Problem with social interaction and academic

performance




-runs in families


-GWAS supports that ADHD is complex disorder w/ environmental contributions


Subtypes of ADHD - Ans:✔✔-1. Inattentive


2. Hyperactive/Impulsive


3. Combined


Schizophrenia - Ans:✔✔--Severe chronic psychiatric disorder


-Psychosis with hallucinations and delusions


-Appears in adolescence or early adulthood


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