This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When children reared by adoptive parents are more similar to their natural parents in a particular ... (Read 112 times)

Charlie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 640
on: Jun 19, 2018
When children reared by adoptive parents are more similar to their natural parents in a particular trait, strong evidence exists for a genetic role in the development of that trait.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

David wants to look at genetic influences on IQ, so he administers a battery of tests to Frank and Fred, who are fraternal twins; Sidney and Sheldon, who are identical twins; and Larry and Harry, who are non-twin brothers. David's supervisor asks him to make estimate which set of siblings will most likely have the most similar IQs. What is David's best guess likely to be?
 
  a. Frank and Fred
  b. Sidney and Sheldon
  c. Larry and Harry
  d. As they're all siblings, the correlation should be about the same for all pairs.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

olderstudent

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b


Charlie

  • Member
  • Posts: 640
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM

patma1981

  • Member
  • Posts: 292
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Natural selection of a population for dark coloration. Natural selection of a population for dark coloration.
Red blood cells with normal hemoglobin, like the three similar ones, are smooth and round Red blood cells with normal hemoglobin, like the three similar ones, are smooth and round
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome often have facial abnormalities Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome often have facial abnormalities
Gender and Play in Children (1 of 2) Gender and Play in Children (1 of 2)
Distribution of sex chromosomes from generation to generation. All children receive an X chromosome Distribution of sex chromosomes from generation to generation. All children receive an X chromosome
Similar-looking, related species that are native to distant geographic realms Similar-looking, related species that are native to distant geographic realms
Video: Gastrulation: cross section of the frog

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library