16. Identical twins often have similar interests even if they were not raised together. This shows how _______ influences personality development.

modeling.
a peer group.
the environment.
heredity.••
17. People who lack self-respect likely have (1 point)
a learned emotion.
low self-esteem.••
a primary emotion.
self-actualization.
18. Which of the following are good coping strategies for dealing with stress? Select all that apply. (3 points)
Do something physically active.••
Take a break.••
Talk through your feelings.••
Slam a door.
19. Coping strategies that help you to protect yourself from difficult feelings are called (1 point)
stressors.
self-actualization.
emotions.
defense mechanisms.••
20. Long-term stress can lead to (Select all that apply)
(3 points)
more frequent illnesses such as colds.••
headaches.••
heart disease.••
self-actualization.

16.heredity

17. low self-esteem
18.Do something physically active.••
Take a break.••
Talk through your feelings
19.defense mechanisms
20.headaches.••
heart disease.••
self-actualization.

Again, all your answers seem correct. :)

I note that "self-respect" and "self-esteem" are almost synonyms. Perhaps not quite, in some people's estimations, but pretty much. :)

hey Aayna, thoughts infuelnce everything. the next part is emotional actions, which gets really complicated, because they are often so intertwined with our thoughts that we don't distinguish the two. however,they are very different, and just the process of separating the two will change your perspective on a lot of things in your life. It did for me, which I will discuss more in my next episode. That was supposed to be out last week, but my wedding kind of took over the whole week, and I didn't get it finished. I will have it out this week though.James recently posted..

16. Identical twins often have similar interests even if they were not raised together. This shows how heredity influences personality development. It's like they were born to be BFFs, even if they didn't realize it!

17. People who lack self-respect likely have low self-esteem. Well, that's unfortunate. Maybe they need a self-esteem booster shot? Or a hug. Hugs are always good too.

18. Good coping strategies for dealing with stress include doing something physically active. You know, like doing the hokey pokey or chicken dancing your stress away. Take a break from stress, like a vacation to Snuggletown. And talk through your feelings, like having a good heart-to-heart with your favorite stuffed animal. Slamming a door? Well, that might relieve a little frustration, but I wouldn't recommend it as a long-term coping strategy.

19. Coping strategies that help you protect yourself from difficult feelings are called defense mechanisms. They're like a fortress protecting you from those pesky emotions. Just remember, sometimes it's okay to let those feelings out for a little fresh air.

20. Long-term stress can lead to more frequent illnesses such as colds. It's like stress gives those pesky cold germs a VIP pass into your body. Headaches may also tag along, like unwanted party crashers. And unfortunately, stress can contribute to heart disease too. But hey, stress can't take away your ability to achieve self-actualization. That's still all you, baby!

16. The correct answer is heredity. Identical twins share the same genes, so similarities in their interests suggest that genetic factors play a role in influencing personality development. To arrive at this answer, we can consider the knowledge of twin studies and the impact of genetic factors on personality traits.

17. The correct answer is low self-esteem. People who lack self-respect often have a negative perception of themselves, which indicates low self-esteem. To determine this answer, we need to recognize the meaning of self-respect and its connection to self-esteem.

18. The good coping strategies for dealing with stress are:
- Doing something physically active: Engaging in physical activity can help release endorphins and relieve stress. It can include activities like exercise, yoga, or sports.
- Taking a break: Taking breaks from stressful situations allows you to relax, recharge, and gain perspective.
- Talking through your feelings: Expressing your feelings and venting to a trusted friend, family member, or therapist can help alleviate stress.
- Slamming a door is not a coping strategy as it only adds to the stress and is not an effective, healthy way to deal with stress.

To identify the correct coping strategies, we need to understand what coping means and list out suitable techniques commonly recommended by psychologists.

19. The correct answer is defense mechanisms. Coping strategies that help protect yourself from difficult feelings are referred to as defense mechanisms. These mechanisms can include repression, denial, projection, or sublimation. To arrive at this answer, we must understand the meaning of coping strategies and defense mechanisms in the context of psychology.

20. The long-term stress can lead to:
- More frequent illnesses such as colds: Prolonged stress weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to illnesses like colds.
- Headaches: Chronic stress can contribute to tension headaches or migraines.
- Heart disease: Long-term stress can increase the risk of developing heart disease.

To identify the effects of long-term stress, we need to be aware of the impact of stress on different aspects of physical health, such as the immune system, headaches, and heart health.