Why is it particularly useful to study identical twins who were raised in different environments?

A. Differences in brain function can be easily identified.
B. Concordance rates tend to be higher.
C. It is possible that the genetics of twins who have been separated have changed in ways to explain any differences found.
D. It is possible that high concordance rates between identical twins reared together are due to their being treated more similarly than nonidentical twins.


Answer: D

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