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Mr. Wonderful

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Which of the following would be a legitimate summary of the role of genes in causing abnormal behavior?
 
  a. Single genes have been found for many mental disorders.
  b. Scientists have found the gene or genes responsible for only a few, rare forms of mental disorder.
  c. Scientists have not yet been able to locate any gene responsible for a mental disorder.
  d. The influence of genes is almost always greater than the influence of environment.

Question 2

Dr. Andrew Wakefield has speculated that the measles/mumps/rubella vaccination may be responsible for 12 cases of autism. A Danish study of half a million children found
 
  a. weak evidence to support this theory.
  b. strong evidence to support this theory.
  c. no evidence to support this theory.
  d. evidence that rubella itself is part of the cause of autism.


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Ahernandez18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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