Family Studies Fail to Rule Out the Extent to Which

question 27

Multiple Choice

Family studies fail to rule out the extent to which environmental factors influence certain traits.To separate the effects of heredity from those of environment,researchers do

• A) twin studies.
• B) experimental studies.
• C) adoption studies.
• D) longitudinal studies.

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Definitions:

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior, suggesting that learning from the environment is key to understanding human and animal behavior.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, including both natural and built factors.

Experiences

Events or occurrences that leave an impression on someone, contributing to their knowledge or understanding of the world.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines behaviors, emotions, and thoughts through a biological lens, emphasizing genetic, hormonal, and neurological influences.