Michael and Andrew Are Siblings Who Grew Up in the Same

question 27

Multiple Choice

Michael and Andrew are siblings who grew up in the same home environment, played together on the same little-league baseball team, and went to the same school. During early adolescence, their parents divorced and both boys went to live with their mother. The fact that Michael and Andrew have similar personalities is most likely due to:

• A)genetics.
• B)similar schooling and extracurricular activities.
• C)the shared stressful event of divorce.
• D)a similar home environment.

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