Which of the Following Statements MOST Accurately Reflects the Roles

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements MOST accurately reflects the roles of heredity and environment in shaping our behavior?

• A) Genetic factors have little influence on behavior.
• B) Researchers have identified genes for specific behaviors such as sarcasm.
• C) Hereditary endowment plays an indirect role in molding our behavior.
• D) Genes exert their influence on behavior with little impact from environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Self-critical

Having a tendency to engage in critical examination and evaluation of oneself, often focusing on one's flaws and shortcomings.

Projective Tests

Projective tests are psychological assessments that use ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses revealing aspects of an individual’s personality, desires, and conflicts.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology used to diagnose mental disorders.

Projective Measure

A psychological assessment tool in which individuals reveal their unconscious feelings, thoughts, and behaviors through their interpretations or storytelling of ambiguous stimuli.