If a Gene Was Found to Determine Whether or Not

question 25

True/False

If a gene was found to determine whether or not one could become a world-champion distance runner, if one did not have this gene, they might as well give up their desire to become such an elite runner.

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Definitions:

Identity Diffusion

A state in psychological development where an individual lacks a clear and defined sense of identity or self-concept.

Identity Status

A conceptual framework developed by James Marcia that categorizes the process of identity development in adolescence through the exploration of various commitments and beliefs.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that human development is a series of eight stages that extends from infancy to adulthood, with each stage centered on resolving a fundamental conflict.

Adolescence

The transitional phase of cognitive, physical, and psychological growth between childhood and adulthood, marked by puberty and increasing independence.