Researchers Have Difficulty Determining Genetic Influences on Personality When They

question 6

Multiple Choice

Researchers have difficulty determining genetic influences on personality when they simply compare children with their parents. This is because

• A) it is difficult to find comparable measures for children and adults.
• B) genetic and environmental influences on personality are confounded when using this method.
• C) it is difficult to find control groups that match the experimental groups.
• D) we need to follow the development of the children's personalities for many years to determine genetic influences.

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