Darwin's evolutionary theory influenced the development of the field of personality psychology through
A) its focus on how a species on an isolated island may differ from its mainland counterpart.
B) its focus on divine intervention as a mechanism of population change.
C) the idea that people are subject to the laws of nature, like other animals.
D) the introduction of fossil evidence as a source of data.
E) the idea that extinct populations can provide important data.
C
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One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is a. Lower body temperature. b. higher body temperature. c. low body weight
d. percentage of body fat.
Which conclusion is most appropriate regarding the relationship between hostility and coronary heart disease?
a. ?Hostility causes coronary heart disease. b. ?Hostile individuals have greater risk of heart disease than nonhostile people. c. ?Coronary heart disease causes hostility. d. ?Biological predisposition causes hostility, which in turn causes coronary heart disease.
Two students take a History exam. The first student has an A average but makes a C on the test whereas the second student who has a D average makes an A on the exam. Assuming that these discrepancies on this test are due to measurement error, it is likely that the first student will make a(n) _______ and the second student will make a(n) _______ on the next exam
a. C; A b. A; D c. C; C d. C; B
Which of the following is a universal expression?
A. confusion B. sadness C. frustration D. malice