Research Suggests That Personality Differences Between Men and Women May

question 36

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that personality differences between men and women may be due to ___________ factors.

• A)genetic
• B)hormonal
• C)cultural
• D)economic

Understand the basics of genetic development, including the concept of dizygotic twins.

Recognize different research designs and their application in developmental studies.

Describe the scientific study of aging and differentiate between key genetic concepts.

Identify and define stages and theories of cognitive and physical development.

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Definitions:

Prototype Theory

A cognitive theory which suggests that when people categorize objects or concepts, they match them against an internal "best example" or prototype of the category.

Folk Theory

A set of beliefs or assumptions that are widely held by the general public but not necessarily backed by scientific evidence.

Furniture

Objects typically found in homes or offices that are used to support human activities such as seating, sleeping, and storing items.

Prototype Theory

Prototype theory is a model of categorization in cognitive science suggesting that mental categories are formed around typical examples or "prototypes" of that category.