Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Effects

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of genes and environment on temperament and personality?

• A)Genes contribute little to no individual differences in temperament.
• B)Genes account for nearly all of the individual differences in temperament.
• C)Nonshared environmental influences contribute nothing to individual differences in temperament.
• D)The shared environment of the home does not appear to make siblings more similar in temperament or personality.

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Definitions:

Vulnerability

The susceptibility to be wounded or harmed, either physically, emotionally, or socially.

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Recurrent

Occurring repeatedly or periodically; characterized by a pattern of coming back or happening again after intervals of time.

Illness

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