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In ________, a co-worker or another observer does an independent assessment of personality, with or without the subject's knowledge.
 
  A) observer-ratings surveys
  B) paid surveys
  C) knowledge surveys
  D) deviation surveys
  E) cadastral surveys

Question 2

Which of the following does the heredity approach state?
 
  A) An individual's personality is determined by the social background one is brought up in.
  B) An individual's personality is determined by molecular structure of the genes.
  C) An individual's personality is influenced by the economic settings he/she is surrounded by.
  D) A person's personality traits are created by the company he/she keeps i.e., his/her friends and family.
  E) A person's personality traits are largely influenced by global trends and characteristics.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Observer-ratings surveys provide an independent assessment of personality. In such surveys, a co-worker or another observer does the rating, with or without the subject's knowledge.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Heredity refers to factors determined at conception. The heredity approach argues that the ultimate explanation of an individual's personality is the molecular structure of the genes, located in the chromosomes.


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