Which Assumption Is Made by Researchers Using the Twin-Study Method

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which assumption is made by researchers using the twin-study method?

• A) Dizygotic twins share an environment that is more similar than the environment shared by monozygotic twins.
• B) Monozygotic twins share an environment that is more similar than the environment shared by dizygotic twins.
• C) Dizygotic twins share an environment that is just as similar as the environment shared by monozygotic twins.
• D) Monozygotic twins will be treated more alike than dizygotic twins.

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