According to Behavioral Geneticists, Siblings Are Actually Quite Different from Each

question 105

Multiple Choice

According to behavioral geneticists, siblings are actually quite different from each other. Which of the following has not been used to explain this difference?

• A) Siblings only share a portion of their genes.
• B) Siblings may experience their family environment very differently.
• C) Siblings go through the pubertal transition at different times.
• D) Siblings may have very different experiences outside the family.

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Definitions:

Family Life

The daily routines, interactions, and relationships among members of a household, including the social and emotional dynamics.

Development Phases

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Gottman

A psychologist known for his work on marital stability and relationship analysis through scientific direct observations.

Stability Prediction

The process of forecasting the future stability of a system, structure, or process based on current conditions and trends.