If Both Identical Twins Who Were Raised Apart Exhibit the Same

question 53

Multiple Choice

If both identical twins who were raised apart exhibit the same behavior,

• A) it is most likely due to environmental influences.
• B) the behavior is most likely a learned behavior.
• C) the behavior is altruistic.
• D) it is most likely due to genetic influences.

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Definitions:

Public Self

An aspect of an individual's identity that is presented to and perceived by others in social contexts.

Private Self

The aspect of an individual's self-concept that is kept internal and private, not usually revealed or expressed openly to others.

Generalized Other

A concept referring to the common behavioral expectations of a society, allowing individuals to anticipate how others will react to their actions.

George Herbert Mead

An early 20th-century sociologist and philosopher known for his work on developing the theory of symbolic interactionism.