The Social Self Answers

Instinct isa.an unchanging, biologically inherited behavior pattern.b.most often applied to animal behavior.c.both a and bd.neither a nor b

Instinct is a changing, biologically inherited behavior pattern.

Aptitudes can be discouraged witha.a system of rewards and punishments.c.praise for the ability.b.negative reinforcement.d.recognition by peers.

Culture affects personality traits through: a. competitiveness c. assertiveness b. individualism d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Heredity characteristics include body build, hair type, eye color, and skin pigmentation.

How can the development of aptitudes be encouraged?a.positive reinforcementc.negative reinforcementb.tangible rewardsd.isolation from negative influences

Heredity isa.the transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to children.b.the social environment that affects social learning.c.both a and bd.neither a nor b

Principal factors that social scientist see influencing personality and behavior are:a.heredity, birth order, parents, and the cultural environmentb.parents, cultural environment, nationalityc.birth order, parents, nationalityd.none of the above

In the Nature v. Nurture debate, scientists who argue that personality is established by our genetics believe the transmission of these traits are a result of _____. a.instincts c.aptitudesb.heredityd.the environment