According to the Text's Discussion of the Relative Influence of Prenatal

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to the text's discussion of the relative influence of prenatal and postnatal experiences on gender-related development, research on intersexuals and females with Turner syndrome:

• A) provide consistent evidence that prenatal influences play no role.
• B) provide consistent evidence that gender-related behaviors, such as aggression, are caused primarily by prenatal factors.
• C) provide consistent evidence that sex identity is due entirely to prenatal factors.
• D) provide mixed evidence regarding this issue.

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Definitions:

External Reality

The physical world outside of oneself that can be observed and interacted with by an individual.

Many-trait Approach

A method in personality psychology focusing on the relationship between a wide range of personality traits and behaviors or outcomes.

Essential-trait Approach

A theory in psychology that identifies a small number of key personality traits that can describe and predict individual behavior.

Single-trait Approach

A method in personality research focusing on how one characteristic influences a range of behaviors.