What Type of Study Allows Researchers to Study Whether Certain

question 18

Multiple Choice

What type of study allows researchers to study whether certain behaviors or traits are more closely related to their genetics or their environment?

• A)genetics
• B)temperament
• C)chromosomal
• D)adoption

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that deviate significantly from the expectations of one’s culture and lead to distress or impaired functioning.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by patterns of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological perspective focusing on the unconscious mind and its influence on human behavior, building on the ideas of intra-psychic conflicts, childhood experiences, and defense mechanisms.

Cognitive Explanation

A theoretical approach that focuses on understanding how mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving contribute to behaviors and interactions.