Author Question: According to several research studies, _____ effects on personality become increasingly important as ... (Read 73 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

According to several research studies, _____ effects on personality become increasingly important as we advance from childhood to adulthood.

a. environmental
c. physiological
b. genetic
d. superficial

Question 2

According to research on genetic factors that influence our personality, which of the following statements is true?

a. The traits of the five-factor model were found most consistently in developing countries such as Ethiopia, Lebanon, Malaysia, and Uganda. c.
In addition to major dimensions of personality, it has also been noted that common everyday behaviors such as eating habits are influenced by genetics.
b. Personality can be completely explained by heredity.
d. Studies with twins and non-twin siblings in Germany and Belgium found increasing variability in traits with age from childhood to adulthood.

todom5090 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Much research indicates that genetic effects are most important in infancy and the very early years, whereas environmental effects on personality become increasingly important as we advance from childhood to adulthood. Environmental influences continue to affect our behavior and personality throughout our life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: In addition to finding genetic components in major dimensions of personality, researchers have also noted some common, everyday behaviors that are influenced by genetics. Studies in the United States, Finland, the French-speaking portion of Canada, and Sweden have found evidence of genetic influences on sexual attitudes, on eating behaviors in 2-year-olds, on depression in children who are victims of bullying, and on attitudes toward practicing playing a musical instrument.