Blessing, Who Was Adopted at Birth, Is Found to Have

question 134

Multiple Choice

Blessing, who was adopted at birth, is found to have personality characteristics more similar to his biological mom than to his adoptive mom. How should you interpret this data?

• A)Personality appears to be a polygenetic characteristic.
• B)Personality characteristics are learned.
• C)Personality characteristics are influenced by genes.
• D)Personality characteristics appear to be recessive.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Vertebra

One of the twelve vertebrae located in the middle section of the vertebral column, each providing attachment for a pair of ribs.

Manubrium

The broad, upper part of the sternum (breastbone), with which the clavicles (collarbones) and first ribs articulate.

Internal Acoustic Meatus

An opening in the temporal bone of the skull that transmits nerves for hearing and balance from the inner ear to the brain.

Temporal

Relates to the aspect of time or the timing of events, as well as to the temporal bone area adjacent to the temples on the human skull.