Cyril Burt's Study of Separated Identical Twins Was Briefly Considered

question 66

Multiple Choice

Cyril Burt's study of separated identical twins was briefly considered to be the best of its kind primarily because of its claim that

• A) its twin pairs had been placed completely randomly in a full range of adoptive families.
• B) its twin sample had been collected over a period of several decades.
• C) the intelligence tests it employed were more reliable than in other studies.
• D) it used the most sophisticated statistical procedures to arrive at its results.

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Definitions:

Social Demands

Expectations or pressures from society that influence behavior, roles, and social interactions.

Ego Involvement

The extent to which an individual's self-esteem is connected to the outcomes of their actions.

FIRO-B Theory

Examines differences in how people relate to one another based on their needs to express and receive feelings of inclusion, control, and affection.

Compatible Needs

Requirements or desires of individuals or groups that are able to coexist or complement each other without conflict.