Which Pair of Individuals Is Expected to Be Most Similar

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which pair of individuals is expected to be most similar in body mass index

• A) identical twins reared apart
• B) an adopted child and the adoptive parent 
• C) a husband and wife
• D) fraternal twins reared together

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Definitions:

Descartes's Dualism

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