Twin Studies of Individual Differences in Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

question 53

Multiple Choice

Twin studies of individual differences in empathy and prosocial behavior imply all the following except ____________.

• A) some of us inherit more "altruistic" genes than others
• B) genetic contributions to empathy/prosocial conduct are most closely linked to individual differences in temperament
• C) such shared environmental influences as parenting are most important early in life
• D) nonshared environmental influences become more important influences with age

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