A personality psychologist compares the personality of little eight-year-old Jackie with the personality of her biological parents and the two adults she has been living with since she was 2 months old. This researcher is employing the _____ method.

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The researcher is using an adoption study method, which involves comparing the traits of adopted children with their biological and adoptive parents to assess the influence of genetics and environment on personality.

A Personality Psychologist Compares the Personality of Little Eight-Year-Old Jackie