Given that genes exert a major influence on personality
personality tends not to change over the course of the lifespan.
genes determine how people will respond to their life experiences.
it is still possible for adult personality to shift if the context shifts.
other contributing factors such as parental practices, culture, and adult
experiences add little or nothing to the personality in adulthood.
it is still possible for adult personality to shift if the context shifts.
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As children progress into middle childhood,
a. they become increasingly capable of monitoring their own behavior. b. they become less able to control their own behavior. c. conflict with parents increases dramatically. d. parental influence decreases dramatically.
Matteo is studying for the SAT. Based on the research conducted by Karen Allen, you might expect that Matteo will experience the least stress-related arousal if he studies:
a. with his best friend b. alone c. with his dog in the room d. with a group of friends who have already taken the test
Research has demonstrated that activation is greater ______.
a. on the right side of the brain for disliked objects and the left side of the brain for liked objects b. on the right side of the brain for liked objects and the left side of the brain for disliked objects c. on the right side of the brain for disliked and liked objects d. on the left side of the brain for disliked and liked objects
Justine was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This means that she
a. tends to fake her own medical problems to gain attention. b. tends to fake the medical problems of someone in her care in order to gain attention. c. has severe emotional conflicts that produce symptoms that resemble a physical disability. d. has frequent episodes of depersonalization with accompanying amnesia.