Adoption Studies Are an Important Tool of Behavioural Genetics Because

question 66

Multiple Choice

Adoption studies are an important tool of behavioural genetics because they:

• A) allow us to examine the effects of nonrelated mothering
• B) allow us to look at the contributions of environment and genetics on behaviour
• C) are so rare
• D) show that environment overwhelms the effect of genes

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Definitions:

Sexual Intimacy

A form of close, personal interaction that involves sexual activity or expressions of romantic desire.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience that is pleasing to the senses or mind.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.

Conscious Memories

Memories that can be intentionally recalled, reflecting experiences we are aware of.