One Twin Study Found That 35% of Identical Twin Brothers

question 65

Essay

One twin study found that 35% of identical twin brothers have both been convicted of a crime,and 21% of fraternal twin brothers have both been convicted of a crime.Explain this finding using a (1)biological perspective and (2)symbolic interactionist perspective.Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each.

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