As a Result of Timothy's Genes, He Went Through Puberty

question 33

Multiple Choice

As a result of Timothy's genes, he went through puberty later than his peers. Because he was much smaller than the other boys they tended to pick on him, and he fought back to protect himself. As a young adult, Timothy is more aggressive than his peers. This scenario illustrates that his aggression is

• A) completely the result of his genetic inheritance.
• B) completely the result of his early social environment.
• C) the result of an interaction between the genetic expression and the resulting social environment.
• D) the result of his social environment in adulthood because genes cannot affect behavior in adulthood.

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Definitions:

Expressed Emotion

A psychological term that describes the degree of emotional support, criticism, and hostility a person receives from their family.

Criticism

The act of expressing disapproval or detailing the faults of someone or something in a reasoned and often detailed manner.

Concern

A feeling of worry or interest in a situation or problem.

Joyfulness

A state of great happiness and pleasure.