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Developmental Psychology Potential Short Answer Questions – Test 2 01. What is meant by the concept of a “carrier” of a genetic trait? Make sure to provide definitions and explanations of the different components and use an example to illustrate the concept. 02. Explain what is meant by the term canalization and provide an example. Also, explain how canalization differs from range of reaction principle (provide an example of the range of reaction principle). 03. Name, explain and provide an example for each of the three types of genotype/environmental correlations. 04. The blastocyst (i.e. the embryonic disk) differentiates into three layers. Name each of these layers and state what each layer will eventually become. 05. Describe the development of the heart and brain through prenatal development. 06. Name and describe (i.e. their effects) five non-hereditary contributors to a child’s abnormal development. 07. Name and describe 4 types of survival reflexes and 4 types of primitive reflexes. 08. What is the auto-stimulation theory? How do we know it affects cognitive development? 09. Name and describe the two types of tests that are given to newborns to verify their physical and psychological health....