Growing up, Eric was always favored over his sister by his parents. If this unequal treatment leads to differences in the children's personalities, it would be an example of a(n)
A) epigenetic influence.
B) genetic influence.
C) nonshared environmental factor.
D) shared environmental factor.
Answer: C
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a. accidental mistakes b. incompetence c. laziness d. competitive pressure
Describe the primary distinction between descriptive research and other research strategies
What will be an ideal response?
Rogers' theory of personality revolves about the:
a. techniques of defense, especially the defense of sublimation b. development of the concept of self c. techniques of social forces d. concept of innate and secondary drive
What was one way this study changed psychology?
A. It demonstrated the complex interactions between human thoughts and human behaviors. B. It confirmed past theories that greater rewards (more valuable reinforcements) lead to greater behavior change. C. It showed how even an ingenious scientific study cannot predict human thought. D. It was one of the first studies to examine the human motivation for lying.