Given What We Know About the Effects of Genes and the Environment

question 89

Multiple Choice

Given what we know about the effects of genes and the environment, which of the following pairs of children would be expected to be most similar in terms of overall personality, psychological disorders, and intelligence?

• A)Monozygotic twins, one raised in a wealthy family living in a modern city and the other raised in poverty in a developing nation
• B)Adopted children from different biological families raised in the same home
• C)Biological siblings raised in the same house
• D)Biological siblings, each adopted immediately after birth, one raised in New Orleans and the other in New York City

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on studying and promoting well-being and happiness, rather than addressing mental illness.

Cultural Deficiencies

The concept that certain cultures lack the values or resources necessary for success within a dominant society's framework.

Moynihan

Daniel Patrick Moynihan, an American sociologist, politician, and diplomat, known for his work on family and welfare issues.

Culture of Poverty

A theory suggesting that poverty creates a unique set of values, beliefs, and behaviors that are passed down from generation to generation, making it difficult for individuals to escape poverty.