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piesebel

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What are the major methods used by behavior geneticists to study the influence of genetics and environment on behavior?
 
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Which of the following types of stressors is most often associated with adjustment disorders?
 
  a) highly unusual events
   b) life-threatening events
   c) chronic physical disease
   d) normal transitional experiences



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Answer to Question 1

Behavioral genetic research with humans usually takes the one of two forms: analysis of family histories or twin studies. Pedigree studies begin with an individual who manifests a particular trait. His or her relatives are assessed to see whether they have the same trait. Twin studies are a more direct way of studying the effects of heredity on behavior. Monozygotic (identical) twins have been compared to dizygotic (fraternal) twins with respect to a variety of behaviors.

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