Twin Studies Quiz

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Which type of twins share 100% identical DNA?

Monozygotic twins (correct)

Adopted twins

Dizygotic twins

Fraterna twins

What does concordance measure in twin studies?

The degree to which pairs of people share the same environment

The degree to which pairs of people share the same genetic traits (correct)

The degree to which twins have different environments

The degree to which twins have different DNA

What is one problem with twin studies?

Small sample size (correct)

Influence/bias

Lack of zygosity determination

Assumption of similar environments

What is the purpose of adoption studies?

To separate genetics from environment Signup and view all the answers

Why might adoption studies have limitations?

Adoption immediately after birth Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of r-strategists and K-strategists in terms of offspring and parental involvement?

r-strategists produce large quantities of offspring with no parental involvement, while K-strategists produce few offspring with high parental involvement. Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of a non-biological parent affect the risk of child abuse?

The risk of child abuse increases when there is a biological and step-parent present. Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of child abuse in a situation with a biological and step-parent?

The likelihood of child abuse is high (60/10000), but the actual probability is still very low. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of monogamy on interpersonal violence?

Monogamy leads to better and more harmonious relations, resulting in decreased violence and problems. Signup and view all the answers

Why is domestic violence higher in young women?

Domestic violence is higher in young women due to reproductive reasons. Signup and view all the answers

Twin Studies Quiz

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Which type of twins share 100% identical DNA?

What does concordance measure in twin studies?

What is one problem with twin studies?

What is the purpose of adoption studies?

Why might adoption studies have limitations?

What are the characteristics of r-strategists and K-strategists in terms of offspring and parental involvement?

How does the presence of a non-biological parent affect the risk of child abuse?

What is the likelihood of child abuse in a situation with a biological and step-parent?

What is the impact of monogamy on interpersonal violence?

Why is domestic violence higher in young women?

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