Genes Do Not Exert the Only Influence on Personality

question 86

Multiple Choice

Genes do not exert the only influence on personality. Therefore,:

• A) personality tends to remain the same over the course of the lifespan.
• B) genes determine how people will respond to their life experiences.
• C) it is still possible for adult personality to change if the context shifts.
• D) culture and adult experiences add little to the personality in adulthood.

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Definitions:

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