A Set of Identical Twins Has Been Raised Together

question 64

Multiple Choice

A set of identical twins has been raised together. One of them develops schizophrenia, but the other does not. Which of the following unifying themes discussed in the text does this example illustrate?

• A)Psychology is empirical.
• B)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
• C)Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
• D)Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.

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