What Is One of the Main Conclusions from Adoption Research

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main conclusions from adoption research concerning the effects of genes and environment on personality?

• A)Being raised together doesn't lead to much similarity in personality between parents and offspring.
• B)The environmental influences of the adoptive home exert a stronger influence on personality than genetic ones.
• C)Adopted children are more similar to their adoptive parents,but only if they were adopted prior to the age of 2.
• D)Personality traits of biological parents are unrelated to the personality traits of children they gave up for adoption.

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Definitions:

Anecdotal Evidence

Information based on personal accounts or individual cases rather than reliable research or systematic analysis.

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A concept or condition that is widespread, not limited to a specific case, group, or situation, often referring to a broad or overall view.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Accurate Generalizations

Valid conclusions or predictions about a group based on observed patterns or evidence.