In Studies at the University of Minnesota on Twins Reared

question 263

Multiple Choice

In studies at the University of Minnesota on twins reared apart, it was found that identical twins were similar in

• A)their athletic or artistic talents.
• B)facial and hand gestures and voice quality.
• C)nervous tics, such as nail biting.
• D)all of these.

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Definitions:

Adult-Like Body Proportions

Describes a state or phase in which an individual's body dimensions resemble those common to fully grown adults.

Prefrontal Cortical Development

The maturation process of the prefrontal cortex, a brain region crucial for decision making, impulse control, and social behavior, primarily during adolescence.

Physical Growth Rate

The speed at which a biological organism grows in size, usually measured in terms of change in height or weight over time.

Matures Faster

Refers to the accelerated rate of physical or psychological development in an individual or organism compared to the typical progression.