Define and provide an example of genotypes and behavioral ...

[savannahhooper]

Define and provide an example of genotypes and behavioral phenotypes as they relate to intellectual developmental disorders.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Alma has recurrent terrifying episodes that last about twenty minutes. Her heart beats so fast that she thinks she is having a She has feared having another episode over the past two months. What is the most likely diagnosis?
 
  a. panic disorder c. agoraphobia
  b. posttraumatic stress disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder

[leahchrapun]

Answer to Question 1

 Genotype  underlying genetic causes of intellectual development disorders; medical diagnoses such as Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, fragile X syndrome
 Behavioral phenotypes  probability that certain behaviors will be exhibited given a particular genetic etiology; children with Down syndrome are more likely to be short in stature, are more likely to be happy and outgoing, etc.

Answer to Question 2

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[savannahhooper]

TYSM

[scottmt]

Excellent