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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #5442 Genetic 3
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Evidence  for  a  genetic  basis  of  antisocial  behavior  stems  from  several  different  lines  of  research.  First,  behavioural  genetic  studies  of  twins  and  adoptees  have  demonstrated  that    plays  a  role  in  antisocial  behaviour,  including  various  forms  of  aggression  and  criminality,  by  finding  greater  concordance  for  such  behaviour  in  genetically    individuals,  compared  to  non-relatives  living  in  the  same  environment.  Second,  various  correlates  of  antisocial  behaviour,  including  personality  factors  such  as  impulsivity,  sensation-seeking,  risk-taking,  and  callous-unemotional  traits,  are  known  to  be  at  least  partly  genetically  .  Third,  psychiatric  outcomes  related  to  antisocial  behaviour,  including  antisocial  personality  disorder,  gambling,  and  substance  use  and  abuse,  have  also  been    in  genetically  informative  designs,  and  each  of  these  has  demonstrated  significant  genetic  links.

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Correct answer: heredity

Explanation: The term 'heredity' refers to the genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring, which fits grammatically and contextually as it aligns with the discussion of genetic influences on antisocial behavior.

Meaning: Heredity means the passing of traits from parents to their children through genes, indicating that genetics plays a role in behavior.

Wrong options:

  • parenting: 'Parenting' refers to the methods and practices of raising children, which does not directly relate to genetic factors as required in this context.
  • environment: 'Environment' pertains to external factors affecting behavior, but the sentence specifically seeks a genetic term, making this option unsuitable.
  • culture: 'Culture' relates to social behaviors and norms, which are not genetic in nature, thus failing to fit the context of genetic influence.
Correct answer: related

Explanation: The word 'related' indicates a genetic connection between individuals, which is essential in the context of discussing concordance in behavior among genetically similar individuals, fitting both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: Related means having a familial or genetic connection, suggesting that individuals who share genes are more likely to exhibit similar behaviors.

Wrong options:

  • identical: 'Identical' implies a complete genetic match, which is too specific for the context where a broader term is needed to include all genetically connected individuals.
  • diverse: 'Diverse' suggests variety and difference, which contradicts the idea of genetic similarity necessary for the context of concordance in behavior.
  • idealized: 'Idealized' refers to a perfect or unrealistic version of something, which does not apply to the genetic context being discussed.
Correct answer: influenced

Explanation: The term 'influenced' indicates that genetic factors have an effect on personality traits, which aligns with the context of discussing genetic contributions to antisocial behavior, fitting grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: Influenced means affected or shaped by something, in this case, genetics affecting personality traits related to antisocial behavior.

Wrong options:

  • delivered: 'Delivered' implies sending or providing something, which does not relate to the genetic impact on behavior as required in this context.
  • managed: 'Managed' suggests control or administration, which does not fit the context of genetic influence on behavior.
  • directed: 'Directed' implies guidance or control, which is not appropriate in the context of genetic effects on personality traits.
Correct answer: investigated

Explanation: The word 'investigated' indicates that research has been conducted on psychiatric outcomes, which fits grammatically and contextually as it aligns with the scientific inquiry into genetic links to antisocial behavior.

Meaning: Investigated means examined or studied in detail, referring to the research conducted on genetic links to various psychiatric outcomes.

Wrong options:

  • inferred: 'Inferred' means deduced or concluded from evidence, which does not accurately describe the active research process implied in the context.
  • inspected: 'Inspected' suggests a careful examination, which is not the same as conducting research or studies on genetic links.
  • integrated: 'Integrated' means combined or unified, which does not fit the context of research being conducted on psychiatric outcomes.

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