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What does the ACE model primarily address in trait development?
What does the ACE model primarily address in trait development?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a finding regarding socioeconomic differences?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a finding regarding socioeconomic differences?
What is understood by gene-environment interactions?
What is understood by gene-environment interactions?
What is a major factor in personality dynamics that distinguishes short-term from long-term changes?
What is a major factor in personality dynamics that distinguishes short-term from long-term changes?
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Which aspect does the Standard Social Science Model emphasize in trait development?
Which aspect does the Standard Social Science Model emphasize in trait development?
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What can the deprivation indicated in the content lead to in terms of development?
What can the deprivation indicated in the content lead to in terms of development?
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What are 'characteristic adaptations' according to the Five Factor Theory?
What are 'characteristic adaptations' according to the Five Factor Theory?
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Which statement about shared environments is accurate?
Which statement about shared environments is accurate?
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Study Notes
Nature vs. Nurture Debate
- Nature refers to genetic factors influencing trait development.
- Nurture refers to environmental factors influencing trait development.
- Both nature and nurture interact to shape traits, including behavior, emotions, and attitudes.
ACE Model of Trait Development
- A (Additive Genetic Variance): Represents the contribution of genes.
- C (Common Environment Variance): Reflects shared environmental influences like family and parenting styles.
- E (Environmental Variance): Indicates unique environmental factors, like social experiences and measurement errors.
Standard Social Science Model (SSSM)
- Focuses on environmental causes and outcomes.
- Criticized for overlooking the role of genetics, potentially leading to confounds between exposure to environmental factors and outcomes.
Environmental Influences on Development
- Deprivation: Lack of material and social resources, exposure to stress, significantly hinder development.
- Socioeconomic Differences: Family wealth correlates with academic achievement, and education positively influences IQ; however, pre-existing IQ is also a significant factor.
- Limited Evidence on Experiential Influence: Some environmental factors, like daycare, may be associated with increased aggression, but confounding factors are present.
Active Role in Development
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Gene-Environment Interactions: Genes influence how individuals choose and interact with their environment.
- Higher IQ individuals may pursue higher education.
- More extroverted individuals may seek more social interaction.
- Gene-Environment Correlations: Genes and environments interact and influence each other heritably.
Personality Dynamics
- Short-Term: Personality traits can fluctuate.
- Long-Term: Personality changes occur (both normative and individual differences) with a tendency towards stability.
Five Factor Theory of Personality
- Basic Tendencies: Innate and genetically influenced traits.
- Characteristic Adaptations: Personalized adaptations influenced by the environment.
Shared vs. Non-shared Environments
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Shared Environments: Environmental factors experienced similarly by individuals (e.g., siblings raised together).
- Parenting is a crucial shared environment, but its impact isn’t massive.
- Testing Shared Environments: Studies examine the impact of shared environments on traits, such as in twin studies.
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Explore the complex interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences in shaping human traits. This quiz covers key models like the ACE model and the Standard Social Science Model, addressing how both nature and nurture contribute to behavior, emotions, and attitudes. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in psychology.
