Topic Test

Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the Minnesota Twin Study is not true? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The Minnesota Twin Study found that identical twins were less similar in personality than fraternal twins.

Question 2

In the Minnesota Twin Study, identical twins reared apart had more similar personalities than fraternal twins reared together. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: T

Question 3

David Buss, an evolutionary theorist, has attributed the Big Five personality traits to evolved ancestral needs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: T

Question 4

Hans Eysenck's ___________ represents a structured progression of traits and behavior that defines one's personality. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B: hierarchy of traits

Question 5

_________ is a well-known evolutionary theorist who claims that the Big Five personality traits were passed down through generations. A. Abraham Maslow B. Carl Rogers C. David Buss D. Hans Eysenck Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C: C

Question 6

Critics claim that genetic researchers overestimate which of the following? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: genetic influences on personality

Question 7