Patsy and Terry Are Fraternal Twins

question 88

Multiple Choice

Patsy and Terry are fraternal twins.This type of twinning results from __________.

• A) a zygote that duplicates and separates into two clusters of cells
• B) the fertilization of one ovum by two Y-bearing sperm
• C) the release and fertilization of two ova
• D) the fertilization of one ovum by two X-bearing sperm

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Definitions:

External Attributions

Attributing personal behaviors and outcomes to factors outside one's control.

Internal Attributions

The process of inferring that a person's behavior is due to their personality, disposition, or beliefs rather than external factors.

Statistical Regression

A phenomenon where extreme scores or outcomes tend to move towards the average over time.

Heuristic Processing

A method of problem-solving, learning, or discovery that employs a practical approach based on experience, immediate context, or a rule of thumb rather than explicit criteria.