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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?

<p>To separate genetics from environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might adoption studies have limitations?

<p>Adoption immediately after birth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the impact of monogamy on interpersonal violence?

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

Why is domestic violence higher in young women?

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

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