Combining the Monozygotic Twin and Adoption Studies, Researchers Often Study

question 44

Multiple Choice

Combining the monozygotic twin and adoption studies, researchers often study identical twins raised in different families. This method helps researchers determine

• A)the effects of adoption on a child's gene expression.
• B)the effects of adoption on a child's personality.
• C)the effect of environment without the confound of shared genes.
• D)the effects of genes without the confound of shared environments.

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of growth or development over time, which can influence outcomes in longitudinal studies due to naturally occurring changes within the subjects being studied.

Experimental Design

A structured research approach that manipulates one variable to determine its effect on another variable, allowing for causal inferences.

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