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The Right to Own a Gun Is Today Considered Fundamental

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The right to own a gun is today considered fundamental to many people in the United States. While the Second Amendment to the Constitution is often considered the origin of this ideal, it actually was instituted by elites as one of many special "white rights" to ensure cooperation against rebellions. This is an example of ________.


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Conditioning

A behavioral process whereby a response becomes more frequent or predictable in a given environment due to reinforcement.

Twin Studies

A research method in which researchers assess hereditary influence by comparing the resemblance of identical twins and fraternal twins on a trait.

Hereditary Influences

The impact of genetic factors inherited from parents on an individual's traits, behavior, and health.

Identical Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their DNA.

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