Question #N681
The article claims that, despite a pervasive understanding that a person’s environment shapes their personality, recent research has found that the relationship between a person’s environment and their personality is not as strong as it was previously thought. This is due to a number of factors, including the fact that a person’s personality is a complex construct and is shaped by multiple factors.
The author claims that the relationship between a person’s environment and personality is not as strong as previously thought because
A. personality is a complex construct that is shaped by multiple factors.
B. research has found that people's personalities are not as easily shaped as once thought.
C. people tend to have stronger personalities than their surroundings would suggest.
D. there is a lack of consensus among researchers about the relationship between environment and personality.
Correct Answer is: A
The passage states that the relationship between environment and personality is not as strong as previously thought. The reason given is that "a person's personality is a complex construct and is shaped by multiple factors." This suggests that the relationship is weaker because personality is influenced by more than just the environment.