In the Context of Attitudes and Preferences,a Study of Adopted

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the context of attitudes and preferences,a study of adopted and nonadopted children conducted by Abrahamson et al.(2002) confirmed that there is no evidence of a heritable influence on _____.

• A)conservative attitudes
• B)occupational preferences
• C)marriage partner preferences
• D)religious attitudes

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Definitions:

Contraceptives

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.

Rational-basis Test

A standard of review used by courts to evaluate the constitutionality of a statute, requiring that the law be rationally related to a legitimate government interest.

Supremacy Clause

Article VI, Paragraph 2, of the U.S. Constitution, which states that the Constitution and all laws and treaties of the United States constitute the supreme law of the land. Thus, any state or local law that directly conflicts with the U.S. Constitution or federal laws or treaties is void.

Federal Laws

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