Shane and Sean Are Identical (Monozygotic) Twins Being Raised by the Same

question 43

Multiple Choice

Shane and Sean are identical (monozygotic) twins being raised by the same parents in the same house, yet they differ on some personality traits. What is the best explanation for this?

• A) They are influenced and shaped by both shared and nonshared environments.
• B) They have the same genetic makeup.
• C) They are only influenced by shared environments.
• D) They are simply trying to be different from each other, but in reality they are not.

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