Children raised in Russian orphanages (versus those raised by their biological parents) showed chemical alterations that affected the expression of genes responsible for brain development and function. This example best illustrates __________

a. epigenetics
b. genetics
c. non-shared environment
d. abuse


Answer: A

Psychology

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