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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

Section: Chapter Questions

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Activity level (physical energy) 2. Distractability (tendency to get distracted by events in environment) 3. Intensity (energy level of a positive or negative response) 4. Need for physical routine (predictability in biological functions) 5. Sensory sensitivity (reaction to sensory changes in environment) 6. Initial reaction (approach/withdrawal to a situation) 7. Adaptability (how long it takes to adjust to a new situation) 8. Persistence (attention span) 9. Usual mood (general tendency toward happy or unhappy demeanor) Do you think your temperament has remained “stable” through your life (suggesting genetic influences)? Or do you think your temperament has changed from the time you were small (suggesting environmental influences)? Offer your explanation of how and why your basic temperament has changed…or has remained stable.

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Introduction

Nature vs Nurture tends to be the oldest debate amongst the Psychologists. To say that one's behavioral tendencies are predisposed entirely to genetic factors or environemntal factors would be unfair. Hence, it is concluded that all our behavioral tendencies and actions are a result of both genetic and environmental factors. A person's temperament is usually stable over time, though in the initial years it could be changing according to the environmental situations.