IQ Scores for Fraternal Twins Are More Alike Than Those

question 262

Multiple Choice

IQ scores for fraternal twins are more alike than those of ordinary siblings because

• A)parents tend to treat fraternal twins alike.
• B)the genetic make-up of fraternal twins is exactly the same.
• C)fraternal twins are always the same sex.
• D)fraternal twins are not identical but are more genetically alike than ordinary siblings.

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Definitions:

Ascribed Characteristics

Traits that individuals are born with or that are assigned to them by others, including race, ethnicity, and gender, that significantly affect their social experiences.

Ethnicity And Gender

Aspects of social identity that influence one's experiences and opportunities based on cultural background and societal roles associated with being male or female.

Social Stratification

The arrangement or classification of society into hierarchical layers based on factors like wealth, power, and social status.

Social Classes

Categories of individuals in a society grouped according to their societal status, often based on wealth, occupation, or family heritage.