A protective factor is. a. an influence that modifies a person's response to environmental stressors. b. an influence that modifies a person's response to genetic problems.
d. a biological makeup that makes people more resistant to stress. a. an influence that modifies a person's response to environmental stressors. Ryan, age 8, was cut from the school soccer team. After the initial disappointment, he became a boy scout, which he really enjoyed.
Yes, but only if the siblings studied are of the same sex and age. c. No, because the greater similarity can be attributed to environmental influence. d. No, because fraternal twins are no more genetically alike than other siblings. d. No, because fraternal twins are no more genetically alike than other siblings.