Which of the Following Components of a Twin Study Is

question 174

Multiple Choice

Which of the following components of a twin study is correctly described

• A) non-shared environment - the influence of an individual's unique experiences
• B) shared environment - the influence of the home and family environment
• C) heritability - the influence of genetic factors
• D) A, B, and C are correctly described. d

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Definitions:

Facets of Generalizability

Aspects related to the extent to which the findings from a study or research can be applied or generalized to other settings, populations, or times.

Informant Report

Information provided by a knowledgeable third party about another individual’s behavior, characteristics, or symptoms, often used in psychological assessments.

Face Validity

The extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to measure, based on a superficial assessment, rather than in-depth analysis.

Aggregation

The process of combining multiple pieces of data, typically to provide a summary or to analyze trends.