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Over the course of an individual’s life, personality is __________.

A
remarkably stable in the long term
B
constantly changing between stages
C
impossible to reliably measure
D
capable of both change and stability
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The majority of human traits are polygenic, which means they are __________.

A
determined by a single gene
B
developed at birth
C
influenced by multiple genes
D
learned over time
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__________ refers to the ability of an individual to survive and reproduce, whereas __________ is any inherited characteristic that increases one’s chance of survival.

A
Adaptation . . . fitness
B
Natural selection . . . fitness
C
Fitness . . . adaptation
D
Adaptation . . . natural selection
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In which of Piaget’s stages would a child be if the child has just developed object permanence?

A
concrete operational
B
preoperational
C
sensorimotor
D
formal operational
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Which of the following choices is an accurate example of how the use of cultural tools is important in the development of one’s cognitive developmental process?

A
For the development of language skills, it is helpful to use symbolism in forming words to match mental pictures.
B
Categorizing shades of blue from shades of purple helps one to make accurate concept formations.
C
The use of an abacus to solve a mathematical equation is useful in helping the brain form a mental picture of the problem.
D
Using cultural tools frequently causes connections in the brain’s nerve endings to strengthen.
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Which of the following is not a parenting style?

A
authoritarian
B
disorganized
C
authoritative
D
permissive

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