Influences on Personality Formation Answers

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People who view themselves independently of others represent the idea of __________.

A
self-enhancing societies
B
collectivism
C
individualism
D
communist societies
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Research on personality began in the 1940s in order to __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
find a prototypical personality in each culture
B
establish support for similar personality traits across cultures
C
demonstrate environmental influences on personality
D
demonstrate heredity influences on personality
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Twin studies research indicates that two-thirds of personality can be attributed to __________.

A
nonshared environments
B
shared environments
C
genetic influences
D
environmental influences
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Researchers focusing on cultural influences on personality have discovered that __________.

A
there is both variability and similarities regarding personalities among cultures
B
there is more variability than similarity in personalities across cultures
C
individualistic and collectivistic perspectives do not have much impact on personality
D
people in individualistic and collectivistic societies are similar in their dominant personality traits
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Twin studies conducted to assess the impact of environment on personality revealed all of the following except __________.

A
heredity has minimal effects on one's personality
B
environment appears to influence personality more than heredity
C
a large part of one's personality appears to be influenced by genetics
D
environmental influences do not significantly appear to influence one's personality
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People who view their identity as a part of a group represent the idea of __________.

A
self-enhancing societies
B
collectivism
C
individualism
D
self-sustaining societies
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Which of the following statement concerning the influence of parenting styles on personality is not true?

A
Children with authoritative parents have been found to be more friendly.
B
Children with permissive parents have been found to be more impulsive.
C
Children with authoritarian parents have been found to be less trusting.
D
Children with authoritative parents have been found to be less adaptable.
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Kevin has his mother’s blue eyes and her shyness, which can both be attributed to __________.

A
habits
B
heredity
C
environment
D
culture
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An example of collectivism is an individual defining oneself as an obedient son.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statement concerning the influence of parenting styles on personality is not true?

A
Children with authoritative parents have been found to be more friendly.
B
Children with permissive parents have been found to be more impulsive.
C
Children with authoritarian parents have been found to be less trusting.
D
Children with authoritative parents have been found to be less adaptable.
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Researchers focusing on cultural influences on personality have discovered that __________.

A
there is both variability and similarities regarding personalities among cultures
B
there is more variability than similarity in personalities across cultures
C
individualistic and collectivistic perspectives do not have much impact on personality
D
people in individualistic and collectivistic societies are similar in their dominant personality traits
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People who view themselves independently of others represent the idea of __________.

A
self-enhancing societies
B
collectivism
C
individualism
D
communist societies
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The term parenting style can be described as the way in which one interacts with, sets limits for, and provides guidance to children. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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Although environmental factors play a role in the best parenting style for each family, according to research in the US, the one that is most effective is the _________ style of parenting.

A
neglectful
B
authoritarian
C
permissive
D
authoritative
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Culture is represented by groups that are characterized by shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices.

A
T
B
F
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Twin studies research indicates that two-thirds of personality can be attributed to __________.

A
nonshared environments
B
shared environments
C
genetic influences
D
environmental influences
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Twin studies conducted to assess the impact of environment on personality revealed all of the following except __________.

A
heredity has minimal effects on one's personality
B
environment appears to influence personality more than heredity
C
a large part of one's personality appears to be influenced by genetics
D
environmental influences do not significantly appear to influence one's personality

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