Psychologically Hardy Persons Differ from Others in All of the Following

question 88

Multiple Choice

Psychologically hardy persons differ from others in all of the following ways, except

• A) they are less involved in their work.
• B) they make deeper commitments.
• C) they see change as a challenge.
• D) they feel a sense of strong control over personal events.

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Definitions:

Genetic Bottleneck

A sharp reduction in the size of a population leading to a decrease in genetic diversity and potential changes in the population structure.

Artificial Selection

The selective breeding of animals and plants to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. Individuals with preferred characteristics are mated or cross-pollinated with other individuals having similar traits.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random fluctuations in the frequency of alleles of a population over time.

Eda Gene

A gene that plays a crucial role in the development of ectodermal tissues, such as skin, hair, and teeth, in vertebrates.