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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jun 19, 2018
After getting to know her twin sister, what is Paula Bernstein's view on the nature versus nurture question in
  relation to twins?
 
  a. Genetics determines everything.
  b. She believes that genetics can explain about half of the picture.
  c. She is unclear on big questions relating to the nature of identical twins.
  d. The environment you grow up in determines who you are.

Question 2

Why does Lawrence Wright, the author of a book on twins, say that a study like this would never happen today?
 
  a. It is too expensive to run.
  b. Scientists already know enough about identical twins.
  c. The adoption agencies wouldn't want to see the twins separated.
  d. This type of scientific study is considered unethical and would not be permitted.


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kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b. She believes that genetics can explain about half of the picture.

Answer to Question 2

d. This type of scientific study is considered unethical and would not be permitted.


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

ebonylittles

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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