Research by Shoda, Wright, and Mischel Reveals That Aggressive Behavior

question 43

Multiple Choice

Research by Shoda, Wright, and Mischel reveals that aggressive behavior

• A) is primarily inherited, as the evolutionary psychologists thought.
• B) is very stable across time.
• C) varies from one situation to another.
• D) is not an important element of personality.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Gall Flies

Insects that induce the formation of galls (abnormal growths) on plants, which serve as both food source and habitat for the insect's larvae.

Fiddler Crabs

A group of crab species known for their sexually dimorphic claws, where males have one very large claw used for communication and combat.

Heterozygote

An individual having two different alleles of a specific gene, resulting in genetic variation within a population.