Which of the Following Statements Regarding Handedness Is True

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding handedness is true?

• A) For the majority of individuals, handedness is inherited from the mother's side of the family.
• B) Ordinary siblings are more likely than identical or fraternal twins to differ in hand preference.
• C) Rates of left-handedness are elevated among people with intellectual disabilities and mental illness.
• D) Right-handed children are more likely to develop outstanding verbal and mathematical talents.

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