Most behavioral characteristics and psychological disorders are:
a. Polygenic
b. Recessive
c. Dominant
d. X-linked
A
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a. ?openness and self-disclosure b. ?engaging in novel and exciting activities c. ?provision of reassurance d. ?communication
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a. independent b. dependent c. extraneous d. confounding
In __________ terms, prejudice is connected with avoidance and aggression
a. cognitive c. social conflict b. emotional d. behavioral
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