Which of the Following Is Evidence That Personality Has a Genetic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence that personality has a genetic component?

• A) Adopted children in the same family are similar in personality.
• B) Identical twins are more similar in personality than nonidentical twins.
• C) People in the same culture are similar in personality.
• D) Both biological and nonbiological siblings show similar personalities.

Recognize the critical periods in development and their significance.

Identify and describe newborn reflexes and sensory capabilities.

Understand the role of maternal and environmental factors in prenatal and postnatal development.

Describe the process and stages of physical maturation from birth through adolescence.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Micrograph

A micrograph is a photograph or digital image taken through a microscope or similar device to show a magnified image of an object.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that facilitate the direct transfer of ions and small molecules between the cytoplasms of adjacent cells.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between myocardial cells in the heart, facilitating the synchronized contraction of cardiac tissue.