Sociology Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Sociology is

• A) a way of seeing the many differences and similarities in social life.
• B) a profession dedicated to helping people cope with individual problems
• C) a field that is not at all diverse; it is dominated by white men
• D) an area that exists only in colleges and universities

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetic Research

The study of the role genetic and environmental variables play in shaping behaviors, using methods like twin studies, family studies, and adoption studies.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins resulting from the division of a single fertilized egg, leading to genetically identical individuals.

Dizygotic Twins

Twins that are genetically different and are born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm.

Heritability Coefficient

A statistical estimate that indicates how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.