The Problems Associated with Twin Studies and Adoption Studies

question 122

Multiple Choice

The problems associated with twin studies and adoption studies

• A) are not serious enough to cause concern.
• B) can be minimized by using both kinds of studies to see if they yield similar results.
• C) can be minimized by using only one kind of study, so potential flaws are not multiplied.
• D) are insurmountable.

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation in which sellers have information that buyers do not, leading to transactions that favor the seller.

Insurance

A monetary service that offers coverage against possible future harms or losses in return for a premium payment.

Adverse Selection

Adverse selection is a situation in financial markets where there is asymmetric information leading buyers or sellers to make decisions that can result in the market becoming skewed or unbalanced, often seen in insurance markets.

Insurance

A contract represented by a policy, where an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.