The Twin-Study Method Is Used by Researchers to Get Around

question 59

Multiple Choice

The twin-study method is used by researchers to get around which methodological problem?

• A) Biased samples
• B) A confound between genetic and environmental influences
• C) Questions about generalizability
• D) Validity of measures

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