Biological Perspective

Question 1

Gary is often described as being restless, nervous, moody, and having low self-esteem. This is most likely the result of having the higher-order trait of _________. A. psychoticism B. neuroticism C. extraversion D. introversion Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Critics claim that the biological theory of personality may be problematic for research due to which of the following?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The biological theory provides little structure to direct or guide research.

Question 3

Additional support for biological influences on personality is established through research based in ___________ theory. A. trait B. three-factor model C. person-centered D. evolutionary Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Evolutionary theorist, David Buss, claims that personality traits __________. A. have adaptive value B. are derived from higher-order behaviors C. are influenced by the environment D. are conditioned Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 5

Describe the biological perspective of personality development.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The biological perspective states that personality development is determined mostly by a person’s genetic makeup. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The biological perspective states that personality development is determined mostly by a person’s genetic makeup.

Question 6

Allison is described by others as being sociable, outgoing, active, and energetic. This is most likely the result of having the higher-order trait of __________.A.introversionB.psychoticismC.neuroticismD.extraversion

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 7

All of the following are considered a higher-order trait in Hans Eysenck's hierarchy of traits except ____________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

introversion

Question 8

Explain two research findings that support the claim that biological factors are influential in shaping personality.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Skeptics of early twin research claimed that environmental factors were influencing personality rather than genetics because twins participating in early studies shared the same environment. To address this concern, future twin studies incorporated research that included twins raised in unshared environments as a way of eliminating the environmental variable from the study. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: One reason why researchers argue for the importance of biological influences on personality is because research has revealed that identical twins are more similar in having certain personality traits than fraternal twins. Research has also revealed that identical twins raised apart are more similar in personality than fraternal twins raised together.

Question 9

Which of the following has been proven true by researchers of identical twins?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Identical twins share the same DNA and blood type.

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