Asked by Alexander Montanez on Jul 25, 2024

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Compared with identical twins,fraternal twins are ________ similar in neuroticism and ________ similar in extraversion.

A) more; less
B) less; more
C) more; more
D) less; less

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits in two, creating two genetically identical organisms.

Fraternal Twins

Twins who develop from separate fertilized eggs. They are genetically no closer than brothers and sisters, but they share a fetal environment.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by moodiness, anxiety, and emotional instability.

  • Discern the effects that genetic components have on individual behavior and personality traits.
  • Recognize how genetic predispositions interact with environmental factors to influence individual differences.
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Sheridan MassonJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Fraternal twins share about 50% of their genes, while identical twins share almost 100%. Since both neuroticism and extraversion are traits influenced by genetics, fraternal twins would be less similar in both traits compared to identical twins.