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Matheny, Adam P., Jr.; Dolan, Anne Brown – Journal of Research in Personality, 1980
In a study of 105 twin pairs, correlations for identical pairs were significantly higher than fraternal pairs on all but one factor: tough-mindedness. Data suggested several components and the total organization of those components of personality and temperament are genetically influenced. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Genetics, Nature Nurture Controversy
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Payne, Frank D.; Futterman, Jack R. – Journal of Research in Personality, 1983
Studied the relationships between the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI), the Personality Research Form ANDRO and the short BSRI in connection with adjustment in 122 college men. Results include findings that: (1) anxiety and depression marked a single adjustment factor; and (2) the Short BSRI index of expressiveness behaved differently from the other…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Depression (Psychology), Femininity
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Lachman, Margie E.; And Others – Journal of Research in Personality, 1982
Examined personality-ability relationships in old age using two modes of assessment. One measured intellectual abilities and personality with established instruments. The second assessed interface between cognitive abilities and personality. Results support continuation of a measurement approach to the study of interdomain relationships. (Author)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Ability, Intelligence