Behavioral Genetics, Like Trait Psychology, Focuses on Aspects of Personality

question 27

Multiple Choice

Behavioral genetics, like trait psychology, focuses on aspects of personality that ________, whereas evolutionary psychology more typically focuses on aspects of personality that ________.

• A) all humans share; differ from one individual to another
• B) vary among groups of individuals; vary among individuals
• C) differ from one individual to another; all humans share
• D) are species specific; are individual specific

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Definitions:

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted and often distressing ideas, images, or impulses that randomly enter an individual's mind, causing discomfort or anxiety.

Obsessions

Persistent, intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Real Problems

Authentic or genuine issues or challenges that necessitate solutions or interventions.

Exposure and Response Prevention

A treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder that exposes a client to anxiety-arousing thoughts or situations and then prevents the client from performing his or her compulsive acts. Also called exposure and ritual prevention.