If a Trait Is Influenced by Genes, Then It Ought

question 62

Multiple Choice

If a trait is influenced by genes, then it ought to be more highly correlated across pairs of ________ than across pairs of ________.

• A) genetic siblings; fraternal twins
• B) fraternal twins; identical twins
• C) identical twins; fraternal twins
• D) adoptive siblings; genetic siblings

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Definitions:

Rent-seeking Behavior

Activities aimed at gaining economic benefits through manipulative or exploitative means, without contributing to productivity, typically by influencing government policies or regulations.

Transfer of Wealth

The movement of financial assets or resources from one individual, group, or area to another, often influenced by policies or events.

Logrolling

A practice in politics where two or more parties agree to vote for each other’s proposed legislations or interests, even if they are not in mutual support of the policies involved.

Fiscal Policy

Government strategies concerning spending and taxation to influence the economy, aiming to control inflation, unemployment, and encourage economic growth.