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Benjamin Aaronson
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Identical twins reared apart are more similar in IQ than fraternal twins reared apart. A researcher who believes in the influence of environment more than heredity might explain this in what way?

A) identical twins are more similar genetically
B) the environments of the identical twin pairs were more similar
C) the adoptive parents of the fraternal twin pairs were more similar than the adoptive parents of the identical twin pairs
D) the identical twins were raised in genuinely different environments

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing identical genetic material.

Fraternal Twins

Siblings born at the same time as a result of two different eggs being fertilized by two different sperm.

Genetic Influence

The impact of inherited genetic factors on individual characteristics, behaviors, and susceptibility to various conditions or diseases.

  • Analyze the impact of heredity versus upbringing on the development of IQ.
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Brandon MartinezOct 28, 2024
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