Question 1

According to Weiss,King,and Enns (2002),chimpanzees show moderate heritability for dominance and:

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion. 
B) well-being. 
C) aggressiveness. 
D) sociability. 
A) extraversion. 
B) well-being. 
C) aggressiveness. 
D) sociability.

Question 2

According to Plomin et al.(2001),_____ is a statistic that refers to the proportion of variance in a group of individuals that can be accounted for by genetic variance.

Accepted Answer

A) heritability 
B) phenotypic variance 
C) genome 
D) eugenics 
A) heritability 
B) phenotypic variance 
C) genome 
D) eugenics

Question 3

Genotype-environment _____ refers to the differential exposure of individuals with different genotypes to different environments.

Accepted Answer

A) interaction 
B) correlation 
C) variance 
D) concordance 
A) interaction 
B) correlation 
C) variance 
D) concordance

Question 4

An advantage of adoption studies is that they:

Accepted Answer

A) are based on the equal environments assumption. 
B) are based on the representativeness assumption. 
C) are not based on the equal environments assumption. 
D) are not based on the representativeness assumption. 
A) are based on the equal environments assumption. 
B) are based on the representativeness assumption. 
C) are not based on the equal environments assumption. 
D) are not based on the representativeness assumption.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about heritability is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be applied to a single individual. 
B) It can change over time. 
C) It always depends on the range of genetic differences in a population. 
D) It always depends on the range of environmental differences in a population. 
A) It can be applied to a single individual. 
B) It can change over time. 
C) It always depends on the range of genetic differences in a population. 
D) It always depends on the range of environmental differences in a population.

Question 6

Reba,a fitness enthusiast,tries to work out either at the gym or at home every day.She has a personal trainer and tries never to miss her training sessions.She also engages in fitness discussions with her colleagues and friends.This scenario best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) passive genotype-environment correlation 
B) manipulation 
C) active genotype-environment correlation 
D) evocation 
A) passive genotype-environment correlation 
B) manipulation 
C) active genotype-environment correlation 
D) evocation

Question 7

Which of the following methods is mostly used for calculating heritability from twin data?

Accepted Answer

A) Finding the difference between monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation 
B) Doubling the difference between monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation 
C) Equally dividing the difference between monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation into two parts 
D) Multiplying monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation 
A) Finding the difference between monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation 
B) Doubling the difference between monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation 
C) Equally dividing the difference between monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation into two parts 
D) Multiplying monozygotic (MZ)correlation and dizygotic (DZ)correlation

Question 8

Shimeath has a genotype for high musical ability,which leads to her parents buying a piano for her.Keith's parents are less inclined to provide any stimulation because he is not inclined musically.This scenario demonstrates the idea of genotype-environment:

Accepted Answer

A) interaction. 
B) correlation. 
C) variance. 
D) concordance. 
A) interaction. 
B) correlation. 
C) variance. 
D) concordance.

Question 9

One of the most common formulas for calculating heritability is:

Accepted Answer

A) heritability = (rdz - rmz). 
B) heritability2 = (rmz - rdz). 
C) heritability2 = 2(rmz - rdz). 
D) heritability = 2(rmz - rdz). 
A) heritability = (rdz - rmz). 
B) heritability2 = (rmz - rdz). 
C) heritability2 = 2(rmz - rdz). 
D) heritability = 2(rmz - rdz).

Question 10

The human genome contains between _____ genes.

Accepted Answer

A) 10,000 and 15,000 
B) 20,000 and 25,000 
C) 30,000 and 40,000 
D) 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 
A) 10,000 and 15,000 
B) 20,000 and 25,000 
C) 30,000 and 40,000 
D) 1,000,000 and 2,000,000

Question 11

Ethically,which of the following methods in NOT used with humans?

Accepted Answer

A) Selective breeding studies 
B) Twin studies 
C) Adoption studies 
D) Family studies 
A) Selective breeding studies 
B) Twin studies 
C) Adoption studies 
D) Family studies

Question 12

Sharon scores high on the sensation seeking scale.She likes skydiving and bungee jumping.Sharon exposes herself to risky environments because of _____ genotype-environment correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) reactive 
B) aggressive 
C) active 
D) evocative 
A) reactive 
B) aggressive 
C) active 
D) evocative

Question 13

In the context of shared versus nonshared environmental influences,Loehlin,Neiderhiser,and Reiss (2003)found that shared environments accounted for:

Accepted Answer

A) "niche picking" by individuals based on a particular genotype. 
B) different peer influences on alcohol consumption. 
C) personality clusters likely to seek risky environments. 
D) several personality clusters in the "adjustment" domain. 
A) "niche picking" by individuals based on a particular genotype. 
B) different peer influences on alcohol consumption. 
C) personality clusters likely to seek risky environments. 
D) several personality clusters in the "adjustment" domain.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about genes?

Accepted Answer

A) Most of the genes within the human genome differ significantly from individual to individual. 
B) The number of genes humans possess is very different from the number of genes estimated for worms. 
C) They are located on chromosomes. 
D) They are present in red blood cells. 
A) Most of the genes within the human genome differ significantly from individual to individual. 
B) The number of genes humans possess is very different from the number of genes estimated for worms. 
C) They are located on chromosomes. 
D) They are present in red blood cells.

Question 15

Barbara is a renowned naturalist.Her parents worked as park rangers,and she primarily grew up in national parks.Barbara's inclination to become a naturalist is most likely due to _____ genotype-environment correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) active 
B) positive 
C) negative 
D) passive 
A) active 
B) positive 
C) negative 
D) passive

Question 16

When a mother holds a child more often because the child loves it,we observe _____ genotype-environment correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) direct 
B) active 
C) passive 
D) reactive 
A) direct 
B) active 
C) passive 
D) reactive

Question 17

David,an extravert,and Tom,an introvert,are studying in a room with blaring music.Based on genotype-environment interactions,_____.

Accepted Answer

A) Tom will most likely study better then David due to the background music 
B) David will find the blaring music much more distracting than Tom 
C) Tom will find the blaring music much more distracting than David 
D) both David and Tom will start listening to the music and scheme to postpone the test by a week 
A) Tom will most likely study better then David due to the background music 
B) David will find the blaring music much more distracting than Tom 
C) Tom will find the blaring music much more distracting than David 
D) both David and Tom will start listening to the music and scheme to postpone the test by a week

Question 18

Johnathon's parents are literary scholars.He has attended a number of literary festivals and interacted with many award-winning scholars.His house is stocked with books on literature,and he naturally seems to share his parents' literary inclination.This scenario best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) reactive genotype-environment correlation 
B) passive genotype-environment correlation 
C) the assumption of representativeness 
D) the equal environments assumption 
A) reactive genotype-environment correlation 
B) passive genotype-environment correlation 
C) the assumption of representativeness 
D) the equal environments assumption

Question 19

The twin method assumes that:

Accepted Answer

A) all people in a particular population share similar environments. 
B) the environments experienced by identical twins are no more similar to each other than are the environments experienced by fraternal twins. 
C) twins are not treated differently from ordinary siblings. 
D) parents treat all their children alike. 
A) all people in a particular population share similar environments. 
B) the environments experienced by identical twins are no more similar to each other than are the environments experienced by fraternal twins. 
C) twins are not treated differently from ordinary siblings. 
D) parents treat all their children alike.

Question 20

The Human Genome Project:

Accepted Answer

A) has been a large failure. 
B) is dedicated to sequencing the entire human genome. 
C) is dedicated to identifying the functions of most human genes. 
D) has discovered that people differ widely in their particular genes. 
A) has been a large failure. 
B) is dedicated to sequencing the entire human genome. 
C) is dedicated to identifying the functions of most human genes. 
D) has discovered that people differ widely in their particular genes.

According to Weiss,King,and Enns (2002),chimpanzees show moderate heritability for dominance and:

According to Plomin et al.(2001),_____ is a statistic that refers to the proportion of variance in a group of individuals that can be accounted for by genetic variance.

Genotype-environment _____ refers to the differential exposure of individuals with different genotypes to different environments.

An advantage of adoption studies is that they:

Which of the following statements about heritability is NOT true?

Reba,a fitness enthusiast,tries to work out either at the gym or at home every day.She has a personal trainer and tries never to miss her training sessions.She also engages in fitness discussions with her colleagues and friends.This scenario best exemplifies _____.

Which of the following methods is mostly used for calculating heritability from twin data?

Shimeath has a genotype for high musical ability,which leads to her parents buying a piano for her.Keith's parents are less inclined to provide any stimulation because he is not inclined musically.This scenario demonstrates the idea of genotype-environment:

One of the most common formulas for calculating heritability is:

The human genome contains between _____ genes.

Ethically,which of the following methods in NOT used with humans?

Sharon scores high on the sensation seeking scale.She likes skydiving and bungee jumping.Sharon exposes herself to risky environments because of _____ genotype-environment correlation.

In the context of shared versus nonshared environmental influences,Loehlin,Neiderhiser,and Reiss (2003)found that shared environments accounted for:

Which of the following statements is true about genes?

Barbara is a renowned naturalist.Her parents worked as park rangers,and she primarily grew up in national parks.Barbara's inclination to become a naturalist is most likely due to _____ genotype-environment correlation.

When a mother holds a child more often because the child loves it,we observe _____ genotype-environment correlation.

David,an extravert,and Tom,an introvert,are studying in a room with blaring music.Based on genotype-environment interactions,_____.

Johnathon's parents are literary scholars.He has attended a number of literary festivals and interacted with many award-winning scholars.His house is stocked with books on literature,and he naturally seems to share his parents' literary inclination.This scenario best exemplifies _____.

The twin method assumes that:

The Human Genome Project:

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Sex,Gender,and Personality

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

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Exam 6: Genetics and Personality

According to Weiss,King,and Enns (2002),chimpanzees show moderate heritability for dominance and:

According to Plomin et al.(2001),_____ is a statistic that refers to the proportion of variance in a group of individuals that can be accounted for by genetic variance.

Genotype-environment _____ refers to the differential exposure of individuals with different genotypes to different environments.

An advantage of adoption studies is that they:

Which of the following statements about heritability is NOT true?

Reba,a fitness enthusiast,tries to work out either at the gym or at home every day.She has a personal trainer and tries never to miss her training sessions.She also engages in fitness discussions with her colleagues and friends.This scenario best exemplifies _____.

Which of the following methods is mostly used for calculating heritability from twin data?

Shimeath has a genotype for high musical ability,which leads to her parents buying a piano for her.Keith's parents are less inclined to provide any stimulation because he is not inclined musically.This scenario demonstrates the idea of genotype-environment:

One of the most common formulas for calculating heritability is:

The human genome contains between _____ genes.

Ethically,which of the following methods in NOT used with humans?

Sharon scores high on the sensation seeking scale.She likes skydiving and bungee jumping.Sharon exposes herself to risky environments because of _____ genotype-environment correlation.

In the context of shared versus nonshared environmental influences,Loehlin,Neiderhiser,and Reiss (2003)found that shared environments accounted for:

Which of the following statements is true about genes?

Barbara is a renowned naturalist.Her parents worked as park rangers,and she primarily grew up in national parks.Barbara's inclination to become a naturalist is most likely due to _____ genotype-environment correlation.

When a mother holds a child more often because the child loves it,we observe _____ genotype-environment correlation.

David,an extravert,and Tom,an introvert,are studying in a room with blaring music.Based on genotype-environment interactions,_____.

Johnathon's parents are literary scholars.He has attended a number of literary festivals and interacted with many award-winning scholars.His house is stocked with books on literature,and he naturally seems to share his parents' literary inclination.This scenario best exemplifies _____.

The twin method assumes that:

The Human Genome Project:

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Sex,Gender,and Personality

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

Filters