Evidence of the Importance of the Common (Shared) Family Environment

question 58

Multiple Choice

Evidence of the importance of the common (shared) family environment is found in studies of

• A) temperament.
• B) intelligence.
• C) career choice.
• D) romantic relationships.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Beta Wave Activity

refers to the brain wave patterns associated with active, alert, and waking states of consciousness, characterized by a higher frequency of neural oscillations.

Alpha Wave Activity

Brainwaves detected via EEG, associated with a relaxed yet alert state of consciousness.

Inverted-U Function

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, with both too little and too much arousal leading to poorer outcomes.