When Children Who Are Reared by Adoptive Parents Are Nonetheless

question 46

Multiple Choice

When children who are reared by adoptive parents are nonetheless more similar to their biological parents in a trait, it can be concluded that:

• A) the genetic characteristics of the children change over time.
• B) heredity is solely responsible for how a child grows.
• C) the environment is solely responsible in the development of those characteristics.
• D) genetics play a role in the development of those characteristics.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli.

Actor-observer Effect

A social psychology concept suggesting that people tend to attribute their own actions to external situations while attributing others' actions to their personalities.

Situational Causes

Refer to the external factors or circumstances that can lead to certain behaviors or outcomes.

Dispositional Causes

Factors related to an individual's personality traits or characteristics that influence behavior.