Marilyn and Margaret are identical twins who were separated at birth and raised in different parts of the country in different environments. When as adults they were reunited, researchers compared them on several psychological characteristics. Compared to identical twins who have been raised together, Marilyn and Margaret probably have:

A. even more characteristics in common as they were not trying to compete for individuality.

B. the same level of similarity from those raised together.

C. fewer characteristics in common because of different environmental influences.

D. as much in common on their psychological characteristics had they been fraternal twins.


C. fewer characteristics in common because of different environmental influences.

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