Which Is a Common Criticism of Twin Studies

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which is a common criticism of twin studies?

• A)Twin studies are better suited to identify environmental influences than genetic influences.
• B)Fraternal twins tend to be treated more similarly than identical twins.
• C)Twin studies overestimate the role of prenatal experiences on development.
• D)The environment may be the more dominant influence on the similarity being studied in twins.

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Definitions:

Femoral Artery

A major blood vessel in the thigh that supplies oxygenated blood to the lower part of the body.

Brachial Artery

A major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.

Apical/Radial Pulse

Measurements of the heartbeat taken at the apex of the heart and the radial artery of the wrist, respectively.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health.