If adopted children show greater similarity in traits to their biological parents than to their adoptive parents, it can be concluded that genetics play a stronger role in the development of those traits than environmental influences.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

Psychology

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Identify the features of neurocognitive disorders, and how they differ from normal aging processes

What will be an ideal response?

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____________________________ was the first state to pass a law requiring repeat child molesters to be treated with hormones as a condition of parole

A. New York B. California C. Connecticut D. Massachusetts

Psychology

All of the following are possible ways for learning to become compromised EXCEPT ______.

A. damage to brain structures B. aging C. long-term potentiation D. brain disorders

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