What do twin studies show about the role of biological influences on behavior?

What will be an ideal response?


Twin studies are intended to identify the role heredity plays in criminal behavior. The majority of twin-based research suggests that there may be a significant genetic influence on behavior, including antisocial and aggressive behavior.

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The motives for the act or the nature of the act itself are not important considerations for ______.

a. pluralists b. consequentialists c. egoists d. relativists

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Starting in 2003, NCVS respondents were able to self-report:

a. more than one ethnicity. c. only one ethnicity. b. more than one race. d. only one race.

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Common law false pretenses mens rea requires the purpose or specific intent to

a. destroy property by deceit and lies b. obtain property by deceit and lies c. obtain property by deceit and lies by threat of physical violence to another person d. obtain sex by deceit and lies

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After the Civil War, many Southern states continued discrimination by passing , which forbade blacks to vote, serve on juries, hold certain jobs, move freely, own firearms, or gather in groups

What will be an ideal response?

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