Suppose You Design a Personality Study in Which You Plan

question 38

Multiple Choice

Suppose you design a personality study in which you plan to use the twin-study method. You are probably conducting research to examine the

• A) influence of siblings on personality.
• B) stability of temperament over time.
• C) influence of genetics on personality.
• D) effects of birth order on personality.

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PTSD

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