One Study Discussed in the Text Demonstrated That Infants with a Particular

question 41

Multiple Choice

One study discussed in the text demonstrated that infants with a particular form of one of the genes influencing production of a neurotransmitter associated with effortful attention had lower effortful attention than other infants only when they also were exposed to poor parenting. This study demonstrates which of the following principles?

• A)Genetic influences operate in one's environment.
• B)Environmental influences operate in one's genetics.
• C)Some genetic influences operate regardless of
• environment.
• D)Some environmental influences operate regardless of genetics.
• E)Current research methods often do not allow researchers to separate the influences of genetics and environment.

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Definitions:

Reward Power

The ability to influence others' actions by controlling access to desired resources or rewards.

Manager Power

The ability or capacity of managers to influence the behavior of their team members or allocate resources within an organization.

Influence Tactic

Strategies used by individuals or groups to change the behavior or attitudes of others in a particular direction.

Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others at work and use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one's personal or organizational objectives.