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Ronald Washington
on Dec 02, 2024
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Shane and Sean are identical (monozygotic) twins being raised by the same parents in the same house, yet they differ on some personality traits. What is the best explanation for this?
A) They are influenced and shaped by both shared and nonshared environments.
B) They have the same genetic makeup.
C) They are only influenced by shared environments.
D) They are simply trying to be different from each other, but in reality they are not.
Nonshared Environments
The unique environmental influences that contribute to differences in behavior and development among individuals living in the same household.
Monozygotic Twins
Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, making them genetically identical and sharing 100% of their DNA.
Personality Traits
Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
- Identify how genetic makeup, including monozygotic twins, contributes to personality differences despite shared environments.
- Differentiate between shared and nonshared environments and their effects on personality development among siblings.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify how genetic makeup, including monozygotic twins, contributes to personality differences despite shared environments.
- Differentiate between shared and nonshared environments and their effects on personality development among siblings.