Which of the following is a true statement about Adler's theory of the order of birth?
a. The birth order is majorly influenced by the genetic makeup of an individual.
b. Siblings having the same parents and living in the same house have identical social environments.
c. Being exposed to differing parental attitudes does not determine different kinds of personalities.
d. One's birth order could be determined on the basis of one's behavior.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: One of Adler's most enduring contributions is the idea that order of birth is a major social influence in childhood, one from which we create our style of life. Adler liked to amaze lecture audiences and dinner guests by correctly guessing people's order of birth on the basis of their behavior.
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