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Juan and Carlos are identical twins who were accidentally separated at birth, and then reunited when they were 15. Juan is very intelligent but does poorly in school because he isn't too motivated. Carlos is also intelligent but makes straight A's because of his parent's influence on his study habits. What do you think accounts for the differences in their academic performance?
A) nurture
B) nature
C) school district superintendent
D) teacher appraisals of performance
Academic Performance
The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals.
Identical Twins
Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, therefore sharing the same genetic material, and typically, but not necessarily, the same appearance.
Nurture
Nurture refers to the influence of external factors like environment, education, and social experiences on the behavior and development of an individual.
- Distinguish the effects of heredity and environment on human growth.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the effects of heredity and environment on human growth.
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