When Researchers Conducted Twin and Adoption Studies, They Discovered That

question 254

Multiple Choice

When researchers conducted twin and adoption studies, they discovered that:

• A) genetics was surprisingly influential in shaping a variety of behaviors.
• B) the environment was surprisingly influential in shaping a variety of behaviors.
• C) most traits were 50 percent genetic and 50 percent environmental.
• D) most traits were 75 percent genetic and 25 percent environmental.

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