The Best Reason to Be Cautious About Attributing All the Personality

question 113

Multiple Choice

The best reason to be cautious about attributing all the personality similarities of separately raised identical twins to shared genes is that

• A) home environments have less impact on personality than does peer pressure.
• B) similar appearances often evoke similar responses from others.
• C) infant temperaments have a strong impact on personality development.
• D) adopted children's personalities are highly similar to those of their adoptive parents.

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Cultures

Societies that prioritize group goals over individual achievements and emphasize the importance of cohesion and interdependence.

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize the goals, needs, and views of the individual over those of the group.

Authority Ranking

A form of social hierarchy where individuals are ranked in a linear order, with each person's status determined by their position in the hierarchy.

Equality Matching

A type of social relation and fairness concept where individuals expect to receive benefits proportional to what they contribute.