One problem with adoption studies is that the homes in which twins are placed
A. are so very different that comparisons cannot be made.
B. are often very similar because adoptive families are similar in important ways.
C. are highly specialized for adoptive parenting.
D. allow the same genetic influences to emerge.
B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. MANSCAN b. PET scan c. MRI d. CT scan
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a. take the perspective of another person. b. distinguish the mental world from the physical world. c. ignore perceptually striking features of objects. d. mentally represent objects that are not physically present.