Compared to theorists from a past "generation" of psychology, personality psychologists today generally are more likely to acknowledge that
A) the personalities of newborns resemble a "blank slate."
B) personality cannot be separated from our biology.
C) all people have similar biological functioning, such as nearly identical brain-wave activity.
D) differences in adult personality are a result of different learning histories.

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Personality psychologists today are more likely to acknowledge that personality cannot be separated from our biology. This is because research has shown that personality traits have a genetic and biological basis. While learning histories can influence personality, they are not the sole determinant. The idea of a "blank slate" has largely been rejected in favor of the interaction between biology and environment in shaping personality. Additionally, brain-wave activity can vary and is not identical among all people.

Compared to Theorists from a Past "Generation" of Psychology, Personality