Jimmy and Timmy Are Identical Twins

question 28

Multiple Choice

Jimmy and Timmy are identical twins.Both have been convicted of drinking and driving.What can be said about their convictions?

• A) This is not surprising because drinking and driving convictions are 12 times greater among those who have an identical twin with such a conviction.
• B) This is not surprising because drinking and driving convictions are 25 times greater among those who have an identical twin with such a conviction.
• C) This is surprising because drinking and driving convictions are 12 times greater among those who have a fraternal twin with such a conviction.
• D) This is surprising because drinking and driving convictions are 25 times greater among those who have a fraternal twin with such a conviction.

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Definitions:

Retrograde Amnesia

A loss of memory for events that occurred before a particular point in time, often due to trauma or disease.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon by which previously learned information interferes with the recall of new information.

Source-monitoring Error

A type of memory error where a person misidentifies the source of a memory, such as confusing whether an event was experienced or imagined.

Retrieval Cue

A stimulus that allows or aids the recall of information stored in memory.