If Heredity Is REALLY Important, Then

question 82

Multiple Choice

If heredity is REALLY important, then:

• A) fraternal twins should be more similar than identical twins if they have been raised apart.
• B) identical twins raised apart should be nearly as similar as identical twins raised together.
• C) fraternal twins raised apart should be more similar than identical twins raised together.
• D) there should be no differences between identical twins and fraternal twins raised together.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activation System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Basic Tendency

An inherent inclination or predisposition of an individual's personality that remains relatively stable over time, irrespective of external factors.

Temperament

Biologically based tendency to feel or act in certain ways.

Characteristic Adaptation

Describes personality traits, motivations, and behaviors that are shaped by an individual's life experiences.