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Genomewide linkage analysis allows researchers studying a disorder to focus on specific areas on specific chromosomes through using large families with the disorder or
 
  A) large groups of non-relatives affected by the disorder.
   B) large samples of affected relative pairs.
   C) members of large families matched against cohorts from the general population.
   D) large samples of non-affected relative pairs.

Question 2

Every time little Jeffrey goes shopping with his mom, there is an incident at the checkout line when he spots candy. Typically, Jeffrey's mom initially refuses his request for a candy bar.
 
  When the child throws himself to the floor kicking and screaming, Jeffrey's mom gives in and hands him the candy bar to end the embarrassing scene. In operant conditioning terms, what is maintaining the child's checkout tantrums?
   A) Negative reinforcement
   B) Non-contingent reinforcement
   C) Positive reinforcement
   D) Vicarious reinforcement



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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