Shared Environments

question 37

Multiple Choice

Shared environments:

• A)are argued to be higher for fraternal twins than identical twins
• B)are argued to be more important than nonshared environment
• C)both a and b
• D)neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Openness

One of the five factors; willingness to try new things and be open to new experiences.

Neuroticism

A personality characteristic involving a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state, including anxiety, depression, and emotional instability.

Extraversion

A personality trait typified by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.

Trait Dimensions

Aspects of personality that are considered to be continuous and can be measured along a spectrum, such as introversion to extroversion.