Tellegen's twin studies of the genetic basis of personality revealed that the trait of _____ has a larger genetic component than does the trait of _____.

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Tellegen's twin studies found that some personality traits have a stronger genetic basis than others. Among the traits studied, social potency, which refers to a person's leadership and influence over others, showed a larger genetic component compared to social closeness, which involves the need for warm, intimate relationships with others.

Tellegen's Twin Studies of the Genetic Basis of Personality Revealed