Combining Adoption Studies and Twin Studies

question 23

Multiple Choice

Combining adoption studies and twin studies

• A)methodologically is not appropriate in behavior genetics studies.
• B)provides an especially powerful method for studying behavior genetics.
• C)requires selective breeding over many generations of lab animals.
• D)provides an error-free estimate of heritability for behavior genetics studies.

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