What evidence suggests a genetic contribution to happiness?
a. Adult identical twins generally report similar levels of happiness
b. Two genes have been found with strong links to reported happiness.
c. Mean happiness varies from one culture to another.
d. Mean happiness in the United States failed to increase when wealth per person increased.
a
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a. math skills c. social skills b. athletic success d. academic performance
S. is a young girl who lives in a rural area of a developing country. Her family adheres strongly to the historical traditions of their culture. S. lives in a(n) ______________ culture
a. conservative b. traditional c. archaic d. conventional
In middle childhood, what memory strategy emerges and involves repeating the information to be learned over and over?
a. rehearsal b. organization c. repetition d. elaboration
Studies link children's prosocial behavior to several parental behaviors. Which of the following factors is associated with the LEAST amount of prosocial behavior in children?
a. parents who use physical punishment rather than reasoning to discipline their children b. parents who frequently report feelings of warmth and concern for others c. parents who are responsive and helpful to their children d. parents who praise their children for acting prosocially