Which of the Following Pairs Would Have the Strongest Correlation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs would have the strongest correlation for IQ scores?

• A)monozygotic twins reared in different environments
• B)dizygotic twins reared in the same environment
• C)biological siblings reared in different environments
• D)adopted siblings in the same environment

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Denial of Reality

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Self-conscious

Experiencing acute awareness of oneself, particularly in social contexts, that can lead to feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.