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Which type of twins share 100% identical DNA?
Which type of twins share 100% identical DNA?
- Monozygotic twins (correct)
- Adopted twins
- Dizygotic twins
- Fraterna twins
What does concordance measure in twin studies?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of adoption studies?
Why might adoption studies have limitations?
Why might adoption studies have limitations?
What are the characteristics of r-strategists and K-strategists in terms of offspring and parental involvement?
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?
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 likelihood of child abuse in a situation with a biological and step-parent?
What is the impact of monogamy on interpersonal violence?
What is the impact of monogamy on interpersonal violence?
Why is domestic violence higher in young women?
Why is domestic violence higher in young women?
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