What is the purpose of a twin study?

a. to tell us if twins siblings get along better than non-twin siblings
b. to help us understand the influence of genetics and environment on personality
c. to aid in our understanding of monozygotic twin feelings of attachment
d. to conduct two studies at once and compare results


Answer: B

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