The Fact That the Correlation in Weight Between Identical Twins

question 24

Multiple Choice

The fact that the correlation in weight between identical twins reared apart is higher than that between fraternal twins reared together suggests that weight is

• A) influenced more by genetics than by environmental factors.
• B) influenced more by environmental factors than by genetics.
• C) affected equally by genetics and environmental factors.
• D) not affected by either genetics or environmental factor.

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Definitions:

Concept Of Transition

The understanding or exploration of changes, development, or movement from one state, condition, or phase to another.

Inertia

A property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret sensory information to give meaning to their environment and experiences.

Transition Theory

A theoretical framework describing and explaining the process individuals go through as they adapt to changes or transitions in their life circumstances.