He read other books, plays, etc. and took inspiration from them. Or ideas.
Depending on the subject, he could go to his text book, online ebook, etc. He could look at his review if he was given one. He could find other books relating to the subject that could potentially help. (Not much to go on, hope this helps c:)
Your question is incomplete because you have not provided the answer choices which are:
a. Personality appears to be a polygenetic characteristic.
b. Personality characteristics are learned.
c. Personality characteristics are influenced by genes.
d. Personality characteristics appear to be recessive.
Answer:
c. Personality characteristics are influenced by genes.
Explanation:
Personality characteristics refer to the mental and moral qualities which form an individual's temper and nature. In that respect, they are highly determined biologically and transferred from parent to child. As a consequence, José's personality characteristics are inherited from his biological mother.