Question 1

The concept of temperament refers to individual differences in

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A)  impulsivity. 
B)  excitability. 
C)  quality of emotional response. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  impulsivity. 
B)  excitability. 
C)  quality of emotional response. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 2

According to research,

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A)  shared family influences are more important than nonshared family influences. 
B)  nonshared family influences are more important than shared family influences. 
C)  shared and nonshared family influences are of equal importance. 
D)  nonshared influences outside the family are more important than those inside the family. 
A)  shared family influences are more important than nonshared family influences. 
B)  nonshared family influences are more important than shared family influences. 
C)  shared and nonshared family influences are of equal importance. 
D)  nonshared influences outside the family are more important than those inside the family.

Question 3

In a simplified form, research on twins suggest that

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A)  differences between MZ twins are due to the environment. 
B)  differences between DZ twins are genetic differences. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A)  differences between MZ twins are due to the environment. 
B)  differences between DZ twins are genetic differences. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 4

In terms of nonshared environment effects, research suggests that

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A)  much of parenting differences reflect genetic differences among children. 
B)  much of parenting differences reflect birth order differences. 
C)  parents treat their children pretty much the same way. 
D)  daughters and sons are treated pretty much the same way. 
A)  much of parenting differences reflect genetic differences among children. 
B)  much of parenting differences reflect birth order differences. 
C)  parents treat their children pretty much the same way. 
D)  daughters and sons are treated pretty much the same way.

Question 5

The concept of evolved psychological mechanisms suggests that

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A)  psychological mechanisms have endured because of their adaptive value. 
B)  psychological mechanisms have evolved to fit the challenge of modern society. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b). 
A)  psychological mechanisms have endured because of their adaptive value. 
B)  psychological mechanisms have evolved to fit the challenge of modern society. 
C)  both (a) and (b). 
D)  neither (a) nor (b).

Question 6

The text draws a link between inheritance and fixed personality characteristics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the research to date, for most personality characteristics one would expect

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A)  biological siblings to be more similar than adopted siblings. 
B)  adopted children to be more similar to adopted parents than biological parents. 
C)  males to be more similar to one another than females. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  biological siblings to be more similar than adopted siblings. 
B)  adopted children to be more similar to adopted parents than biological parents. 
C)  males to be more similar to one another than females. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 8

Kagan found evidence of

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A)  longitudinal consistency of temperament. 
B)  biological bases for differences in temperament. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A)  longitudinal consistency of temperament. 
B)  biological bases for differences in temperament. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 9

According to Kagan, environment plays a role in the unfolding of temperament.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Kretschmer believed that psychiatric disorder was related to

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A)  intelligence. 
B)  brain physiology. 
C)  body type. 
D)  blood type. 
A)  intelligence. 
B)  brain physiology. 
C)  body type. 
D)  blood type.

Question 11

Greater right hemispheric activity is associated with

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A)  greater negative affect. 
B)  greater separation distress in children. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A)  greater negative affect. 
B)  greater separation distress in children. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 12

Two traits show similar heritability estimates, therefore

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A)  their phenotypes are to the same extent genetically determined. 
B)  subgroups within each population will show the same average scores on the trait. 
C)  two individuals randomly selected from the two groups will be alike on the trait. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  their phenotypes are to the same extent genetically determined. 
B)  subgroups within each population will show the same average scores on the trait. 
C)  two individuals randomly selected from the two groups will be alike on the trait. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 13

The genetic component is least strong for

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A)  temperament. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  values. 
D)  dominance. 
A)  temperament. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  values. 
D)  dominance.

Question 14

Kagan's research suggests that

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A)  temperament is fixed in childhood. 
B)  parenting can make a difference in temperament. 
C)  peers are important in the development of temperament. 
D)  unshared environments are important in temperament development. 
A)  temperament is fixed in childhood. 
B)  parenting can make a difference in temperament. 
C)  peers are important in the development of temperament. 
D)  unshared environments are important in temperament development.

Question 15

Behavioral geneticists are interested in genetic and environmental determinants of personality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Parenthood probability theory leads

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A)  females to be more concerned about rivals than males. 
B)  males to be more concerned about rivals than females. 
C)  males and females to be equally concerned about rivals. 
D)  to genetic counseling procedures. 
A)  females to be more concerned about rivals than males. 
B)  males to be more concerned about rivals than females. 
C)  males and females to be equally concerned about rivals. 
D)  to genetic counseling procedures.

Question 17

Evidence of the importance of nonshared environments suggests that

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A)  family experiences are unimportant. 
B)  early experience is unimportant. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A)  family experiences are unimportant. 
B)  early experience is unimportant. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 18

The fact that changes in social hierarchy result in changes in neurotransmitter levels illustrates

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A)  phrenology. 
B)  plasticity. 
C)  regression. 
D)  differentiation. 
A)  phrenology. 
B)  plasticity. 
C)  regression. 
D)  differentiation.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a superfactor according to Clark and Watson?

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A)  PE. 
B)  NE. 
C)  C. 
D)  DvC. 
A)  PE. 
B)  NE. 
C)  C. 
D)  DvC.

Question 20

Our strong taste for fatty substances is evolutionary based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The concept of temperament refers to individual differences in

According to research,

In a simplified form, research on twins suggest that

In terms of nonshared environment effects, research suggests that

The concept of evolved psychological mechanisms suggests that

The text draws a link between inheritance and fixed personality characteristics.

According to the research to date, for most personality characteristics one would expect

Kagan found evidence of

According to Kagan, environment plays a role in the unfolding of temperament.

Kretschmer believed that psychiatric disorder was related to

Greater right hemispheric activity is associated with

Two traits show similar heritability estimates, therefore

The genetic component is least strong for

Kagan's research suggests that

Behavioral geneticists are interested in genetic and environmental determinants of personality.

Parenthood probability theory leads

Evidence of the importance of nonshared environments suggests that

The fact that changes in social hierarchy result in changes in neurotransmitter levels illustrates

Which of the following is not a superfactor according to Clark and Watson?

Our strong taste for fatty substances is evolutionary based.

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Exam 9: Biological Foundations of Personality

The concept of temperament refers to individual differences in

According to research,

In a simplified form, research on twins suggest that

In terms of nonshared environment effects, research suggests that

The concept of evolved psychological mechanisms suggests that

The text draws a link between inheritance and fixed personality characteristics.

According to the research to date, for most personality characteristics one would expect

Kagan found evidence of

According to Kagan, environment plays a role in the unfolding of temperament.

Kretschmer believed that psychiatric disorder was related to

Greater right hemispheric activity is associated with

Two traits show similar heritability estimates, therefore

The genetic component is least strong for

Kagan's research suggests that

Behavioral geneticists are interested in genetic and environmental determinants of personality.

Parenthood probability theory leads

Evidence of the importance of nonshared environments suggests that

The fact that changes in social hierarchy result in changes in neurotransmitter levels illustrates

Which of the following is not a superfactor according to Clark and Watson?

Our strong taste for fatty substances is evolutionary based.

Personality Theory: From Everyday Observations to Systematic Theories

The Scientific Study of People

A Psychodynamic Theory: Freuds Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Freuds Psychodynamic Theory: Applications, Related Theoretical Conceptions, and Contemporary Research

A Phenomenological Theory: Carl Rogers Person-Centered Theory of Personality

A Phenomenological Theory - Applications and Evaluation of Rogers Theory

Trait Approaches to Personality - Allport, Eyesneck and Cattell

Trait Theory: the Five-Factor Model: Applications and Evaluation of the Trait Approach

Behaviorism and the Learning Approaches to Personality

A Cognitive Theory of Personality: George a Kellys Personal Construct Theory of Personality

Social Cognitive Theory: Bandura and Mischel

Social-Cognitive Theory: Extensions, Applications, and Evaluation

Personality in Context: Interpersonal Relations, Culture, and Development Across the Course of Life

An Overview of Personality Theory, Assessment, and Research

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