Pathways Unit 2: Is Personality Determined at Birth?
What do we call twins who share the same DNA?
Identical twins.
Which word means “to believe something is true without having proof”?
A) Estimate
B) Assume
C) Influence
D) React to
B) Assume
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) She told that she was concerned about the exam.
B) She said me that she was concerned about the exam.
C) She told me that she was concerned about the exam.
D) She discussed about her concerns with me.
C) She told me that she was concerned about the exam.
What does DNA carry that determines physical features such as hair color, eye color, and height?
Genetic information.
Which word means “something that can be used instead of something else”?
A) Factor
B) Bargain
C) Substitute
D) Purchase
C) Substitute
Which sentence uses the verb “discuss” correctly?
A) The researchers discussed about the results of the experiment.
B) The researchers discussed the results of the experiment.
C) The researchers discussed to the results of the experiment.
D) The researchers discussed on the results of the experiment.
B) The researchers discussed the results of the experiment.
According to the 20-year study (1979–1999), what percentage of identical twins raised in different homes had the same personality features?
About 50%
Which word means “to keep something within a certain amount or boundary”?
A) Focus on
B) Limit
C) Estimate
D) Treat
B) Limit
Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
A) The manager told the employees about the new policy.
B) The manager said that the new policy would improve productivity.
C) The manager talked to the employees about the new policy.
D) The manager discussed about the new policy with the employees.
D) The manager discussed about the new policy with the employees.
- discussed the policy
According to the professor, why is it dangerous for schools to use DNA tests to determine students’ future careers?
A) DNA tests are too expensive for schools.
B) DNA can change completely as people get older.
C) DNA does not fully determine personality or abilities, so these tests could unfairly limit students’ opportunities.
D) DNA tests cannot identify physical characteristics.
C) DNA does not fully determine personality or abilities, so these tests could unfairly limit students’ opportunities.
Which word means “to have an effect on someone’s decisions, actions, or opinions”?
A) Assume
B) Concern
C) React to
D) Influence
D) Influence
Which option correctly completes ALL THREE sentences?
Choose the correct sequence.
A) said / told / talked about
B) told / said / discussed
C) told / discussed / said
D) said / said / discussed about
B) told / said / discussed
Besides DNA, name THREE environmental factors that can influence someone’s personality.
Family, education, and friends.
Other correct answer: Neighborhood, life experiences, and circumstances.
Which word describes someone who can accomplish a large amount of work efficiently?
A) Commercial
B) Fascinating
C) Productive
D) Complex
C) Productive