Personality researchers sometimes examine the personalities of children who were adopted shortly after birth. They do this because
A. these children were likely raised in a very supportive, nurturing environment.
B. genetic and environmental influences are not confounded like they are when examining children raised by their biological parents.
C. extensive records of the child's health and early personality indicators are available.
D. the researchers want to know if adoption is traumatic for the children.
B
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a. overall knowledge of a discipline b. attitudes about work c. personality styles d. general self-confidence
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A. sum of squares B. range C. mean D. mode
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a. punishment b. spontaneous recovery c. delayed extinction d. reinforcement
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false