A Researcher Wants to Know If Personality Traits Are More

question 47

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to know if personality traits are more similar based on genetic contributions or based on environmental factors. She examines pairs of identical twins who are raised together in the same home and also studies identical twins who were separated at birth and raised in different homes by different parents. According to the textbook, this researcher is conducting a(n) __________ study.

• A)Sibling
• B)Adoption
• C)twin
• D)family

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Definitions:

Birth Order

The theory that a person's rank by age among their siblings influences their personality and psychological development.

Modern Psychotherapists

Professional individuals in the field of psychology who employ contemporary theories and practices to treat mental health issues.

Carl Jung

A psychiatrist and psychoanalyst from Switzerland who established analytical psychology, focusing on the significance of the personal psyche and the individual's pursuit of completeness.

Clergy

Religious leaders and ordained members of religious institutions tasked with leading worship, performing rituals, and providing spiritual guidance.