Which of the Following Has Been Demonstrated by Adoption Studies

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been demonstrated by adoption studies comparing the intelligence of adopted children to their biological parents?

• A)There is a greater-than-chance similarity between them.
• B)Adopted children tend to be most similar to their adoptive parents.
• C)Adopted children tend to be very similar to their biological mothers.
• D)There are no consistent similarities between them.

---

Definitions:

Medical Practitioner

A trained and licensed professional who practices medicine and is involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Complementary Medicine

A group of medical treatments, practices, and products that can be used in conjunction with conventional Western medicine.

Alternative Medicine

A group of medical treatments, practices, and products that are used instead of conventional Western medicine.

Rescission

The practice by insurance companies of canceling coverage only after a person gets sick.