Mina and Lee are siblings who live in the same home. Mina has played soccer since she was 3 years old, and Lee has played the piano since he was 4 years old. Playing soccer and taking piano lessons are differences that are examples of __________.

A. genetic variation
B. non-shared environment
C. an adoption study
D. shared environment


Answer: B

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