Twin Studies Allow Researchers to Assess Hereditary Influences, in Part

question 79

Multiple Choice

Twin studies allow researchers to assess hereditary influences, in part, because

• A) genetic overlap for fraternal twins is greater than for non-twin siblings.
• B) twins are usually motivated to act similarly.
• C) genetic overlap is 100% for identical twins and 50% for fraternal twins.
• D) environmental influences are eliminated in twin studies.

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