Assessing the Relative Effects of Nature and Nurture on Individual

question 288

Multiple Choice

Assessing the relative effects of nature and nurture on individual differences in personality would be of most direct interest to

• A) evolutionary psychologists.
• B) genome researchers.
• C) behavior geneticists.
• D) epigeneticists.

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Definitions:

Decentering

The psychological process of shifting focus from one's own perspective to consider multiple viewpoints or the perspectives of others.

Shared Vision

A common understanding and agreement on future goals and direction among members of a group or organization.

Cultural Esteem

The respect, value, and honor given to specific cultures or cultural practices by individuals or societies.

Assertiveness

A measure of how competitive and aggressive a culture is.