Summarize Evidence from Twin Studies and Adoption Studies on Whether

question 109

Essay

Summarize evidence from twin studies and adoption studies on whether heredity affects intelligence, and discuss the concept of heritability.

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Definitions:

Pre-Twentieth Century

Referring to the period in history before the year 1900.

Deterrence

The use of punishment or the threat of punishment to discourage individuals from engaging in criminal or undesirable behavior.

Punishing

The act of imposing a penalty or sanction on someone for their wrongdoing or offense.

Indeterminate Sentences

A type of prison sentence that does not have a fixed end date but instead is determined by the behavior and rehabilitation progress of the incarcerated individual.