Several questions on the MMPI-2 contain questions that almost everyone is likely to answer in the same way; these questions are included to catch unsophisticated attempts to avoid answering honestly and are scored on the

Heritability is defined as __________

a. an interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the genetic bases of individual differences in behavior and personality. b. a process in which individuals with genetically influenced traits that are adaptive in a particular environment tend to survive and reproduce. c. a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group. d. a statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to environment.

Ten-year-old Anne needs to prepare a book report for class tomorrow. Her mother is concerned because Anne is frustrated and seems to need help finishing it

Which of the following situations would best exemplify scaffolding behavior on the part of Anne's mother? A) Allowing Anne to finish the report without help, thereby working through her frustration B) Suggesting Anne talk to a friend about the book's plot C) Asking Anne questions about the book's plot D) Writing the report for Anne