Asked by
Keluhv White
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
Based on twin studies, you and your sibling, who was adopted, will be __________.
A) only slightly more similar in personality than randomly selected strangers
B) as similar as genetically related siblings
C) as similar as identical (monozygotic) twins
D) as similar as fraternal twins
Monozygotic Twins
Twins that result from the splitting of a single fertilized egg, sharing nearly 100% of their genes, also known as identical twins.
Fraternal Twins
are siblings born at the same time who share the same womb but have different fertilized eggs, making them genetically similar as typical siblings.
- Comprehend the contribution of twin studies in discerning the genetic and environmental factors affecting personality development.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the contribution of twin studies in discerning the genetic and environmental factors affecting personality development.