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| What is the most popular procedure for separating the role of genetics and environment in the development of personality? |
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Twins coming from the same egg; they share the same genes and thus, the same traits at birth
*Note: will always be of the same sex |
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Twins coming from different eggs; just as similar as any other brother/sister
(i.e. Aiden and Ava) |
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| What is one thing about twin studies that researchers struggle to control? |
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| They have difficulty figuring out which set of twins are DZ or MZ. Some DZ twins of the same sex may just look very similar |
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| Name one other situational study that provides opportunities to test the genetic theory. |
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| Do twins' personalities change based on environment? |
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| No; attitudes may differ if raised in different homes, but manners and attitudes remain the same because they are shaped by genetics |
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| List two problems with genetic research |
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- twin pairs can't always be accurately identified as MZ or DZ twins
- researchers assume MZ and DZ twins have equally similar environments
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| the effects of a unique blend of genes that create a certain personality |
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| What is the most studied aspect of Eysenck's personality theory? |
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| Introversion-Extroversion |
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| How are introverts/extroverts measured? |
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| They are measured on HOW introverted or extroverted they are on a scale and on multiple levels |
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| Regarding study techniques, what did researchers discover about what a student's study habits reveal about their personality? |
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Introverts tend to study alone and did better when they had little distractions.
Extroverts did better with more opportunities for distractions and open spaces.
*Note: memory noise tests, introverts did better at quieter volumes while extroverts were the opposite |
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According to research, which personality claimed to be in a better mood most of the time?
Introverts or Extroverts?
Why? |
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Extroverts
- Because they are more social, they have the attention of others who can help them cope with stress
- they may be more sensitive to rewards
- they are more likely to seek our tasks they think will make them happy
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The concern humans naturally have over passing their genes on to the next generation.
Females are more selective about who they choose to mate with. Males try to mate with as many females as possible. |
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| Explain the dynamics of what men look for in women. |
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Men have the tendency to compete more among members of one gender for mating access to the best members of the other gender - intrasexual selection.
Teen boys were found to prefer slightly older women.
The aim for men is to have a younger, physically attractive mate who has a greater chance of producing as many offspring as possible. |
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| Explain the dynamics of what women look for in men. |
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Women prefer men who can provide for them and their young.
Women do not always prefer the "dominant" male simply because helpful and generous men are far more appealing. |
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| What was discovered in the cross-cultural study done in 37 different cultural groups? |
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Most preferences were fairly universal; i.e.) men preferred youthful, physically attractive women and women preferred men who could provide for them.
Age difference was also in play: women wanted someone older, while men preferred younger mates. |
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| Regarding fidelity, what is found to be the biggest probably concern from the males and females perspective? |
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Males: want to be assured that the offspring is theirs
Females: want their mate to still support them and their offspring |
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