Which of the Following MOST Accurately Describes Allport's Concept of a Secondary

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following MOST accurately describes Allport's concept of a secondary trait?

• A) Secondary traits are not genetically determined but are learned through experience.
• B) Secondary traits are unique responses to relatively specific situations.
• C) Secondary traits are common to almost all individuals in all situations.
• D) Secondary traits influence and organize much of an individual's behavior across situations.

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Definitions:

Polymerization

A chemical process that combines many small molecules into a larger molecule, forming a polymer.

Precipitation

The process by which a substance in solution undergoes a chemical reaction to form a solid, which then separates from the solution.

Biological Activity

The effect of a substance on living organisms, tissues, or cells, indicative of its potential therapeutic effects or toxicities.

Tertiary Structure

The three-dimensional shape of a protein molecule determined by interactions among its amino acids' side chains, beyond simple folding.