Mental disorders are almost always influenced by multiple genes. This means they are

Mental disorders are almost always influenced by multiple genes. This means they are
 
  a. easy to discover.
  b. chemical circuits.
  c. polygenic.
  d. probands.

Question 2

When examining heredity, mental disorders are almost always
 
  a. influenced by one particular gene.
  b. influenced by multiple genes.
  c. influenced by recessive genes.
  d. not influenced by genes.

Question 3

The genetic influences that determine behavior may never be fully understood due to
 
  a. the ease of research to differentiate between the effects of the environment and the effects of genes.
  b. the likelihood that most behaviors are determined by the interaction of many genes and the environment.
  c. the tendency to rely upon twin studies in genetic research.
  d. our significant understanding of how genes impact brain chemistry.

Question 4

As with Down syndrome, maternal age plays a role in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

The most well-established risk factors for developing neurocognitive disorders are age, family history, and genetic factors.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

Discuss the TWO pieces of patients' rights legislation that pertain to research studies which came about as the result of Nazi experimentation during World War II.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 7

In the diathesis-stress model, a stressor is
 
  a. a distal, sufficient cause of a mental disorder.
  b. a necessary or contributory cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms.
  c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms.
  d. a biological vulnerability.

Question 8

In the diathesis-stress model, a diathesis is
 
  a. a distal necessary or contributory cause of a mental disorder.
  b. a sufficient cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms.
  c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms.
  d. a biological vulnerability that virtually guarantees the development of the disorder.