Whose Opinion Is Best Supported by the Results of Twin

question 54

Multiple Choice

Whose opinion is best supported by the results of twin and adoption studies?

• A) Aaron, who assumes heredity is solely responsible for behavioral development.
• B) Baron, who believes heredity has a substantial, but not total influence on behavioral development.
• C) Karen, who asserts that heredity has virtually no influence on development.
• D) Sharon, who asserts that twin and adoption studies are too flawed to yield accurate information about the influence of genetics on development.

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Definitions:

Social Skills

The abilities used by individuals to interact and communicate with others effectively.

Emotion-focused Coping

A type of stress management that involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress, such as embarrassment, fear, anxiety, depression, excitement, and frustration.

Alternative Solutions

Different methods or approaches to solving a problem or achieving a desired outcome.

Downward Comparison

A social comparison wherein individuals compare themselves to others who are less proficient or in a worse situation, often to feel better about themselves.