In Studies of Monozygotic Twins Separated at Birth and Adopted

question 53

Multiple Choice

In studies of monozygotic twins separated at birth and adopted into different environments there are:

• A) no similarities
• B) only physical similarities
• C) only broad personality trait similarities
• D) sometimes a surprising number of similarities with regard to idiosyncratic behaviours

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Definitions:

Moderate Alzheimer

A stage of Alzheimer’s disease characterized by increasing memory loss, confusion, difficulty in recognizing close relatives, and significant changes in behavior and judgment.

Hyperorality

The condition of exhibiting excessive mouth behaviors and tendencies, such as sucking, biting, or chewing, typically due to neurological disorders.

Agnosia

A neurological disorder marked by the inability to recognize and understand objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells despite having functioning sensory organs.

N-Methyl-D-Aspartate

A chemical compound that acts as a specific receptor for the neurotransmitter glutamate, playing a role in brain functions like learning and memory.