Genetics

These types of studies identify traits that are considered hereditary.

What is another name for polymorphisms?

• genetic markers

• genetic mapping

• linkage analysis

• human genome

Linkage analysis is done through genetic _____.

• genetic sequencing

• genetic mapping

• DNA exploration

• prospective studies

Technique 5 is GWAS. What does GWAS stand for?

• Genome Washington Area Study

• Genome Wide Association Study

• Genome Waste Association Study

• George Washington Acceleration Study

A GWAS study compares two groups of participants: a group with a particular behavior and a similar group without it. Which group would serve as the control group?

• The one with the particular behavior

• The similar group without it.

GWAS studies use large sample sizes of upwards of tens of thousands of samples. Is this a limitation, a strength, or both?

• strength

• limitation

• Both

Which of the following most relates to the nature-nurture issue?

• parents and peers

• genes and environment

• culture and norms

• DNA and chromosomes

Which of the following best describes the role of genetics in social behavior?

• A) Genetics solely determines social behavior

• B) Genetics has no influence on social behavior

• C) Genetics interacts with environment to influence social behavior

• D) Social behavior is only influenced by cultural factors

How does genetic diversity impact societal development?

• A) It has no impact

• B) It leads to cultural stagnation

• C) It fosters innovation and adaptability

• D) It causes social conflict

What is the significance of the Human Genome Project in social studies?

• A) It mapped the entire human DNA sequence

• B) It discovered new planets

• C) It developed new social theories

• D) It had no significance