The Two Determinants of One's Personality Are Heredity (Genetics) and the Environment

question 51

Multiple Choice

The two determinants of one's personality are heredity (genetics) and the environment. Larry Ellison, cofounder and CEO of Oracle attributes much of his success to his personality and states that his personality was mostly shaped by his:

• A)love of hiking and sailing
• B)penchant for having fun which led him to drop out of two universities
• C)relationship with his father
• D)service in the Air Force

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Definitions:

Empowerment

is the process of providing individuals or groups with the tools, resources, and authority to make decisions and effect change.

Authority

The faculty to govern, resolve issues, and secure compliance.

Self-Control

The skill to manage one's emotional states, cognitive processes, and actions in situations presenting temptations and spontaneous impulses.

Continuous Schedules

Work or production schedules that operate non-stop, often on a 24/7 basis, to ensure uninterrupted operations.