The portion of the variance in a population that is attributed to genes is known as:
a. genotype.
b. genetic mapping.
c. the Flynn effect.
d. heritability.
d. heritability.
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When we use rules to form and manipulate symbols in order to communicate, we are using:
A. analogies B. prototypes C. language D. concepts
Research on successful aging has found
a. more support for activity theory. b. more support for disengagement theory. c. little support for either activity or disengagement theory. d. identical levels of support for activity and disengagement theory.
Which markers best describe the transition into adulthood in most Western societies?
a. Markers that are loosely defined and can consist of any number of events b. No markers, as adulthood is not viewed as unique time of life in most Western cultures c. Markers that are specific and tied to marriage and/or having children d. Markers that are differ by sex, with female transition clearly defined and male transition loosely defined
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. When many people describe the personality of a single person, their descriptions usually are similar. 2. The best-known self-report measure for assessing personality is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI–2–RF). 3. The most commonly used projective personality test is the MMPI–2–RF. 4. One criticism of the Rorschach Inkblot Test is that it is open to the subjective interpretation of the examiner. 5. When measured by rigorous scientific criteria, the Thematic Apperception Test has been found to be more reliable and valid than is the Rorschach Inkblot Test.