Comparisons of the Concordance Rates of Identical and Fraternal Twins

question 37

Multiple Choice

Comparisons of the concordance rates of identical and fraternal twins suggest that:

• A) some people are born criminals
• B) being a twin elevates the risk of criminality
• C) in accounting for crime, social factors are much more significant than biological factors
• D) biological factors may play a role in crime that has yet to be identified
• E) there is no evidence of any biological factor in crime

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, and institutions of a group of people.

Symbolic Culture

The aspects of culture that exist in non-material forms such as language, norms, values, and beliefs.

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that involves the use of symbols, including language, to convey meaning, objects, and ideas.

Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide behavior and judgment.