Which of the Following Is NOT True of Names

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of names?

• A) names and nicknames can reflect our attitudes toward ourselves
• B) names often reflect parental expectations of what their children are to become
• C) names have an influence on perceptions of physical attractiveness
• D) unusual names seem linked to popularity in childhood and adolescence

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Positive Correlation

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Negative Correlation

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