Scott and Shawn Are Identical Twins Raised Together, Whereas Tammy

question 128

Multiple Choice

Scott and Shawn are identical twins raised together, whereas Tammy and Tracey are identical twins raised apart. Scott and Shawn are more similar on IQ than are Tammy and Tracey. This finding

• A)rules out a purely genetic explanation for IQ
• B)rules out a purely environmental explanation for IQ
• C)suggests that environment is not important for determining IQ
• D)suggests that genetics are not important for determining IQ

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Definitions:

Oksapmin Children

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Counting System

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Structures that make up the anatomy of living organisms, including humans and animals.

Miller's Study

A significant psychological research conducted by George A. Miller in 1956, focusing on the limits of our capacity for processing information, notably finding that humans can hold about 7 (plus or minus 2) items in their working memory.