Which Behaviour Genetics Research Result Provides the BEST Evidence of the Importance

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which behaviour genetics research result provides the BEST evidence of the importance of environmental factors in the development of a particular trait?

• A)An adoption study shows that the correlation between adoptive children and their adoptive parents is higher than is the correlation between the children and their biological parents.
• B)An adoptive twin study shows that the correlation between identical twins who grew up together is higher than is the correlation between identical twins who grew up apart.
• C)A twin study shows that the correlation between identical twins is higher than is the correlation between same-sex fraternal twins.
• D)A family study shows that the correlation between siblings reared together is higher than is the correlation between siblings reared apart.

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Definitions:

Cooperation Theory

A belief in cooperation and collaboration rather than competitiveness as a strategy for building teamwork.

Competition

Competition refers to the rivalry among businesses or individuals for resources, customers, or market share.

Micromanagement

An excessive control or attention to details in management, often to the extent of hindering the autonomy and development of employees.

Monitors

Devices used to display visual information from computers, though in a general context, it also refers to individuals or mechanisms that oversee or check for compliance.