At the beginning of her first human development course in college, Vi wondered, "Am I the person I am today because of heredity, or did I become who I am because of my environment?" Vi's question reflects the ______ issue in lifespan development.
A. psychoanalytic-behaviorist
B. active-passive
C. continuities-discontinuities
D. nature-nurture
Answer: D
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A. extroverted behavior B. preoperational thought C. moratorium D. thinking in terms of concrete things
You are waiting to board a plane when you hear that the flight has been delayed due to a passing thunderstorm. The man sitting next to you says, "Passing thunderstorm, sure! That's Jim again, he's been doing everything to make me miss this meeting because he's trying to get me fired!" Of the following, this statement would be most consistent with ________ personality disorder
a. avoidant b. histrionic c. borderline d. paranoid
The proportion (or percent) of a trait’s observed variability that can be explained by the variability of the underlying genetic structure is the definition of _______.
a. behavior genetics b. phenotype c. genotype d. heritability
In America, servings of food and drink have become supersized, double or triple what they were only one generation ago
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.