The Evidence That Threshold Traits in Humans Have a Genetic

question 32

Multiple Choice

The evidence that threshold traits in humans have a genetic basis has come from the study of

• A) non-related individuals.
• B) marriage partners.
• C) parents and children.
• D) twins.
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Priming Aggressive Thoughts

A process by which exposure to certain stimuli can increase the likelihood of aggressive responses in individuals.

Mere Exposure Effect

The Mere Exposure Effect is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Alphabetical Order

A system of sorting according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.