Research on _____________ supports the hypothesis that personality differences are due in part to genetic differences
a) the heritability of traits
b) peak experiences
c) the use of defense mechanisms
d) unconditional positive regard
ANS: A, When there is a higher heritability component to a personality trait, it suggests that this trait is determined at least partial by genetic differences.
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It can be particularly difficult for a therapeutic alliance to develop between a patient with paranoid personality disorder and his therapist because
a. it takes a long time to get to know a therapist. b. the therapist may have ulterior motives. c. the patient may not be ready for treatment. d. trust is the core issue of the disorder.
The primitive reasoning that preschoolers use to explore and draw conclusions about their world is known as
a. egocentric thinking. c. intuitive thinking. b. centration. d. the ability to conserve.