ALL BUT WHICH of the Following Circumstances Would Suggest a Significant

question 29

Multiple Choice

ALL BUT WHICH of the following circumstances would suggest a significant genetic influence in the appearance of a characteristic like intelligence?

• A) A twin study finds higher concordance rates for MZ twin pairs than for DZ twin pairs.
• B) A twin study finds similar concordance rates for MZ twins reared together and MZ twins reared apart.
• C) A twin study finds similar concordance rates for DZ twins reared together and DZ twins reared apart.
• D) All of the above suggest a significant genetic influence.

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Definitions:

Single-trait Approach

A method in personality research focusing on how one characteristic influences a range of behaviors.

Typological Approach

The research strategy that focuses on identifying types of individuals. Each type is characterized by a particular pattern of traits.

Private Self-consciousness

An individual’s tendency to introspect and examine their own inner thoughts and feelings.

Public Self-consciousness

An awareness of how one is viewed by others, leading to heightened sensitivity about one's appearance and actions in social contexts.