Parent Ratings of Buss's and Plomin's Temperaments for Their Twins

question 38

Multiple Choice

Parent ratings of Buss's and Plomin's temperaments for their twins are:

• A) weakly correlated for both monozygotic and dizygotic twins.
• B) strongly correlated for both monozygotic and dizygotic twins.
• C) strongly correlated for monozygotic twins, but virtually uncorrelated for dizygotic twins.
• D) weakly correlated for monozygotic twins, but virtually uncorrelated for dizygotic twins.

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Definitions:

Advancement

The process of moving forward or making progress, particularly in one's career or in the hierarchy of an organization.

Levinson

Refers to Daniel Levinson, a psychologist who proposed theories on adult development, highlighting stages and transitions over the lifespan.

Parents

Individuals who have contributed to the birth or upbringing of a child, typically playing a significant role in their development and socialization.

Emotional Dependence

A psychological condition where an individual overly relies on the emotional support and validation of others for their emotional wellbeing and decision-making.