In personality psychology, what is the phenotype?

a. the behavior expressed by a person
b. the genetic predisposition for a certain personality trait
c. the measure of how likely a person is to be neurotic
d. the underlying cause of personality variability


Answer: A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. Caitlyn B. Melissa C. Kathy D. Eleanor

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a. animus and anima b. persona and shadow c. inferiority and superiority d. introversion and extroversion

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