Scott and Shawn Are Identical Twins Raised Together, Whereas Tammy

question 27

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

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