Studies of Temperament in Twins Have Found That

question 99

Multiple Choice

Studies of temperament in twins have found that

• A) fraternal twins are more alike in temperament than are identical twins.
• B) identical twins are more alike in temperament than are fraternal twins.
• C) there are no differences in the degree of similarity in temperament in fraternal and identical twins.
• D) heredity does not seem to influence temperament.

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Definitions:

False Positive

An incorrect result indicating that a specific condition or attribute is present when it is not, often occurring in diagnostic tests or screenings.

False Negative

An error in which a test incorrectly indicates the absence of a condition or characteristic that is actually present.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem through examination of the symptoms and sometimes involving diagnostic tests.

Anchoring Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.