Evidence for the Extremely Small Effects of Shared Family Environment

question 45

Multiple Choice

Evidence for the extremely small effects of shared family environment includes the low correlations

• A)across biological siblings for personality traits.
• B)between adopted children's personality traits in the same family.
• C)between adopted and biological children in the same family for personality traits.
• D)between adopted children and their parents personality traits.

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Definitions:

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of the year, usually during winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

Cyclical Depressive Pattern

A form of depression marked by phases of significant depressive symptoms that come and go in a recurring, predictable pattern.

Winter Blues Syndrome

Another term for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to changes in seasons, especially prevalent during the winter months.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significant enough to interfere with one's ability to function in daily life.