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NU 318 - FINAL EXAM Questions & Verified
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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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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
-Multifactorial
-Exposure to chemical during pregnancy or environmental triggers
What is substance abuse disorder described as?
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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
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
NU 318 - FINAL EXAM Questions & Verified
Answers 2024-2025 | 100% Pass Rate
Guaranteed | Latest Updated Version
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?
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
,Page 2 of 24 | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
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
-Multifactorial
-Exposure to chemical during pregnancy or environmental triggers
What is substance abuse disorder described as?
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, Page 3 of 24 | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
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
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
