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Which of the following characteristics has research, such as that conducted by Dorothy Otnow Lewis and her associates, found that high risk, violent offenders typically possess?


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Adoption Studies

Research methods that compare biological relatives with adoptive relatives to understand the influence of genetic versus environmental factors on traits or disorders.

Twin Studies

Research studies involving the comparison of monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on physical, psychological, and behavioral traits.

Family Studies

Research that examines the role of family dynamics, structures, and processes in the psychological health of its members.

Recessive Genes

Genes that are not expressed as traits unless paired with an identical gene; often overshadowed by dominant genes when different alleles are present.

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