Research Addressing Environmental Influences on Temperament Indicates That

question 75

Multiple Choice

Research addressing environmental influences on temperament indicates that

• A) parents perceive boys and girls differently.
• B) boys are encouraged to seek physical closeness to parents.
• C) parents tend to view siblings as more distinct in temperament than other observers do.
• D) the environment has a greater impact than genetic factors on temperament.

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Definitions:

Artificialism

The belief, often observed in children, that environmental features were made by people or have an inherent purpose related to human intention.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Contact Comfort

A hypothesized primary drive to seek physical comfort through contact with another.

Critical Periods

Specific times during an organism's life when it is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, which has long-term effects on behavior and development.