Cross-species commonalities in some personality traits suggest that:
A) the shared environments of humans and animals are more similar than originally thought.
B) personality studies in animals are flawed by anthropomorphism.
C) genetics play little role in some core personality factors.
D) differences in personality have evolved to deal with challenges associated with survival and reproduction.
D) differences in personality have evolved to deal with challenges associated with survival and reproduction.
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Which ethical requirement of research was not present in the Tuskegee experiment, where nearly 400 African American men were exposed to syphilis and denied treatment for its symptoms?
A) Anonymity B) Confidentiality C) Informed consent D) Protection from deception
In the Nature vs. Nurture debate, Morgan falls strictly on the side of ‘nurture'. Which of the following statements about human personality might Morgan be most inclined to agree with?
a. There is no such thing as ‘personality', but instead we merely demonstrate learned responses, or habits, that make it look like we have a personality. b. Each person has free will, so we have the ability to choose whatever personality we think will bring us the best outcomes. c. We are all born as blank slates, and the personality we develop is a function of our environments and surroundings. d. We are all born with the personality that we will develop, and our surroundings cannot change it.
Which of the following describes the trends of U.S. adolescent substance use from the last three decades?
a. Use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana has declined. b. Use of alcohol has declined, but use of cigarettes and marijuana has increased. c. Use of alcohol and marijuana has increased but use of cigarettes has declined. d. Use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana has all increased.
The less information available about a person, the more likely we are to perceive and react to him or her on the basis of __________
FIll in the blank with correct word.