If Adopted Children Show More of a Similarity in Characteristics

question 13

Multiple Choice

If adopted children show more of a similarity in characteristics to their natural parents than to their adoptive parents, it can be concluded that:

• A) the genetic characteristics of the children change over time.
• B) heredity is solely responsible for how a child grows.
• C) the environment is solely responsible in the development of those characteristics.
• D) genetics play a role in the development of those characteristics.

Describe Freud's view on sexual and aggressive drives as central to human behavior.

Explain the concept of libido and its role in human motivation according to Freud.

Illustrate the use of ego defense mechanisms and their role in managing anxiety and social behavior.

Distinguish between different ego defense mechanisms and provide examples of each.

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Definitions:

Similarity

The state of being similar or alike, often leading to psychological connections or associations.

Proximity

The state, quality, or fact of being close or near; physical closeness.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology suggesting that people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied.

Proximity

The physical closeness or distance between objects or people, which can influence various psychological processes including attraction and the formation of relationships.