The Idea That Some Genes Aid in Adaptation More Than

question 91

Multiple Choice

The idea that some genes aid in adaptation more than others is known as

• A)genetic counseling.
• B)natural selection.
• C)shared environmental influences.
• D)crossing over.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or habitual patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that are relatively stable over time and across situations.

Gordon Allport

An American psychologist known for his trait theory of personality, which categorized human personality into cardinal, central, and secondary traits.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality and psychological disorder that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts, originated by Sigmund Freud.

Sexual Urges

Natural, instinctive impulses towards sexual behavior and activities.