If a Trait Were Primarily Influenced by Genetic Variables, We

question 26

Multiple Choice

 If a trait were primarily influenced by genetic variables, we would expect to see

• A) adopted children who are more similar to their biological parents in the trait than to their adoptive parents.
• B) adopted children who are more similar to their adoptive parents in the trait than to their biological parents.
• C) strong similarities between adoptive and biological parents.
• D) strong similarities between adoptive children and their adoptive siblings.

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