Results of Attitude Research with Twins Has Revealed

question 60

Multiple Choice

Results of attitude research with twins has revealed

• A)significant shared attitudes that cannot be explained by common environments.
• B)almost no similarities in attitudes.
• C)similarities in attitudes that reflect shared environments.
• D)completely identical attitudes.
• E)that people inherit genes for particular attitudes.

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Definitions:

Personality Paradox

The idea that people seem to behave much less consistently than a trait conception would predict.

Trait-based Conception

A perspective that views personality as comprised of enduring traits, which are consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors across different situations.

Neuroticism

Neuroticism is a personality trait characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, or depression more frequently and intensely than others.

Emotional Stability

A personality trait signifying the extent to which an individual's mood and emotions remain consistent and do not fluctuate dramatically.