A Finding That Siblings Reared Together Are More Similar in Intelligence

question 53

Multiple Choice

A finding that siblings reared together are more similar in intelligence than half-siblings (individuals who share one parent) reared together would be evidence for the:

• A) importance of genetic factors.
• B) importance of environmental factors.
• C) interplay between genes and environment.
• D) all of these.

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Definitions:

Correlational Studies

Research methods that examine the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a change in one is associated with a change in another.

Observational Methods

Research techniques in which subjects are observed in their natural environment or within a controlled environment without interference from the researchers.

Case History Method

A research approach that involves an in-depth investigation of a single subject or group to uncover patterns and insights.

Randomized

Pertaining to a process of selection or arrangement in which each item of a set has an equal probability of being chosen.