Biological Perspective Answers

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7

Critics claim that genetic researchers overestimate which of the following? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
environmental influences on personality
B
genetic influences on personality
C
cognitive influences on personality
D
evolutionary influences on personality
8

Despite contrary evidence, twin studies have led some researchers to believe that one's family environment does not significantly influence personality. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
10

Hans Eysenck's ___________ represents a structured progression of traits and behavior that defines one's personality. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
evolutionary theory
B
hierarchy of traits
C
predispositional hierarchy
D
higher-order trait expansion
11

The Minnesota Twin Study conducted its research only on identical twins, not fraternal twins. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
12

All of the following are criticisms of the biological perspective on personality except __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
overemphasizing the influence of heredity on personality
B
having no biological theory on personality
C
failing to acknowledge valid research for environmental influences on personality
D
having no supportive research to back the biological perspective of personality
13

Hans Eysenck claimed all of the following except ___________.

A
personality is influenced by one's genetic predisposition
B
personality is influenced by conditioned behaviors
C
neuroticism is a basic trait that influences behavior
D
personality is influenced by biological factors
14

_________ is a well-known evolutionary theorist who claims that the Big Five personality traits were passed down through generations.

A
Abraham Maslow
B
Carl Rogers
C
David Buss
D
Hans Eysenck
15

In the Minnesota Twin Study, identical twins reared apart had more similar personalities than fraternal twins reared together. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
16

Which of the following statements concerning the Minnesota Twin Study is not true? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
The Minnesota Twin Study revealed that the "Jim twins" had uncommon similarities even though they were raised apart.
B
The Minnesota Twin Study focused on comparing the personalities of fraternal twins with identical twins.
C
The Minnesota Twin Study found that identical twins were less similar in personality than fraternal twins.
D
The Minnesota Twin Study has helped established support for the claim that heredity influences personality.
17

Terry has a higher-order trait of extraversion, which could explain why he is often described as being __________.

A
nervous
B
isolated
C
energetic
D
unfriendly
18

Critics claim that genetic researchers overestimate which of the following? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
environmental influences on personality
B
genetic influences on personality
C
cognitive influences on personality
D
evolutionary influences on personality

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