Personality appears to be influenced by several factors.Of the following lists,which one correctly orders the factors contributing to personality (from most to least):
A) error, genetic factors, nonshared environmental factors, shared environmental factors
B) genetic factors, shared environmental factors, nonshared environmental factors, error
C) shared environmental factors, genetic factors, nonshared environmental factors, error
D) genetic factors, nonshared environmental factors, error, shared environmental factors

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Research in psychology suggests that genetics has a significant influence on personality, followed by nonshared environmental factors (experiences unique to the individual), with shared environmental factors (experiences shared with family members) having a lesser impact. "Error" refers to unexplained variance, not a direct factor influencing personality.

Personality Appears to Be Influenced by Several Factors