Twin and Adoption Studies Have Demonstrated That

question 148

Multiple Choice

Twin and adoption studies have demonstrated that

• A) there is no genetic component to temperament.
• B) temperament is entirely due to genetic factors.
• C) identical twins are more similar than are fraternal twins on many aspects of temperament.
• D) stepsiblings are more similar than are biological siblings on many aspects of personality.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Information

A scenario where one participant in a deal possesses greater or more advanced information than the other.

Adverse Selection

A situation where uneven information leads to transactions between parties where one party has more or better information than the other, often seen in insurance markets.

Occur

To happen or take place, referring to events or phenomena.

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more information than the other, often leading to an imbalance in which high-risk individuals are more likely to select and benefit from certain agreements, policies, or products.