One Problem with Studying Identical and Fraternal Twins Raised Together

question 115

Multiple Choice

One problem with studying identical and fraternal twins raised together or apart is that:

• A)Often twins raised apart have very similar environments.
• B)Identical twins who are raised together may be treated more similarly than fraternal twins,which could account for their greater behavioural similarity.
• C)Fraternal twins may be male and female whereas identical twins are always either both male or female.
• D)There is no control over the environments of twins who are raised apart.

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