Which of the Following Was Not One Burt and Simons

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not one Burt and Simons critiques of twin and adoption studies?

• A) equal environment assumption
• B) inclusion of kinship pairs
• C) poor measurement for self-control
• D) reliance on one dataset
• E) small confidence intervals for heritability estimates

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

An approach to learning in which the vigor of an activity is shaped by positive reinforcement or disciplinary measures.

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning approach where two stimuli are systematically associated; a reaction first elicited by the second stimulus, over time, becomes elicited by the first stimulus.

Disequilibrium Principle

A state or condition where there is a lack of balance or stability, particularly within economic models or physical systems.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, thereby influencing the probability of that behavior being repeated.