Adoption Studies Reveal That Children Adopted Shortly After Birth Have

question 49

True/False

Adoption studies reveal that children adopted shortly after birth have IQs closer to their biological than to their adoptive parents' IQs.

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Definitions:

Information Type

The categorization of information based on its nature, source, or the manner in which it is processed.

Twin Studies

Research methods that compare the similarities and differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins to understand the influence of genetic and environmental factors.

Adoption Studies

Research studies that compare adopted children to their adoptive and biological families to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on various traits.

Genetics Influence

Refers to how genetic makeup affects and dictates various aspects of organisms' physical traits and behaviors.