Perspectiva De La Herencia

Question 1

What is the primary focus of the perspective of inheritance in personality?

Answer 1

The primary focus is on how genetic factors influence individual personality traits and behaviors.

Question 2

True or False: Environmental factors have no impact on personality development.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The study of heritability in psychology often uses ______ to estimate genetic contributions to personality.

Answer 3

twin studies

Question 4

What is heritability?

Answer 4

Heritability is a statistical estimate of the proportion of variance in a trait that can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Question 5

Which personality model is commonly referenced in genetic studies?

Answer 5

The Five Factor Model (or Big Five personality traits).

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following traits has shown significant heritability in studies? A) Openness B) Dishonesty C) Social Skills

Answer 6

A) Openness

Question 7

What role do genes play in personality according to the inheritance perspective?

Answer 7

Genes contribute to the predisposition of certain personality traits, influencing behavior and emotional responses.

Question 8

True or False: Personality is determined solely by genetics.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does the term ‘nature vs. nurture’ refer to in the context of personality?

Answer 9

It refers to the debate on the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human development.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Studies on ______ help researchers understand the genetic influences on personality.

Answer 10

adoption

Question 11

What is the significance of the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart?

Answer 11

It provided strong evidence for the heritability of personality traits by comparing twins raised in different environments.

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the Five Factor Model? A) Extraversion B) Neuroticism C) Intelligence

Answer 12

C) Intelligence

Question 13

How do researchers measure the heritability of personality traits?

Answer 13

Researchers use statistical methods, including twin and family studies, to estimate the heritability of traits.

Question 14

True or False: The heritability of a trait can change over a person’s lifetime.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the impact of shared environment on personality according to the inheritance perspective?

Answer 15

Shared environment refers to the environmental factors that individuals within a family share, which can influence their personality traits.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ______ approach integrates both genetic and environmental influences on personality.

Answer 16

biopsychosocial

Question 17

What is the role of specific genes in personality development?

Answer 17

Specific genes may be associated with particular personality traits, although the relationships are complex and influenced by multiple factors.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which of the following traits is often linked to higher levels of genetic heritability? A) Agreeableness B) Impulsivity C) Creativity

Answer 18

B) Impulsivity

Question 19

How does the study of personality genetics contribute to psychology?

Answer 19

It helps in understanding the biological basis of personality and can inform treatment approaches for psychological disorders.

Question 20

True or False: Personality traits can be completely predicted by genetic information.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is a common misconception about the inheritance of personality?

Answer 21

A common misconception is that personality is entirely determined by genetics without any influence from the environment.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The concept of ______ suggests that different genetic makeups can lead to different responses to the same environment.

Answer 22

gene-environment interaction

Question 23

What is the significance of epigenetics in the study of personality?

Answer 23

Epigenetics studies how environmental factors can influence gene expression, impacting personality traits.

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which factor is generally considered to have a lesser impact on personality than genetics? A) Life experiences B) Socioeconomic status C) Peer influence

Answer 24

C) Peer influence

Question 25

What does the term ‘non-shared environment’ refer to?

Answer 25

Non-shared environment refers to the unique experiences and environments that individuals within the same family do not share, which can affect their personality development.