Asked by Alexandria Santoyo on May 30, 2024

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What behavioral genetic research finding seems to support the conclusion that the effect of growing up in the same home environment is rather minimal?

A) The personality traits of monozygotic (MZ) twins are correlated at .50 on average.
B) The personality traits of dizygotic (DZ) twins are correlated at .30 on average.
C) The personality traits of adoptive siblings raised in the same family are correlated
Around .05.
D) The personality traits of adoptive siblings raised in the same family are correlated
Above .25.

Behavioral Genetic Research

The study of the role genetic and environmental variables play in shaping behaviors, using methods like twin studies, family studies, and adoption studies.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins resulting from the division of a single fertilized egg, leading to genetically identical individuals.

Dizygotic Twins

Twins that are genetically different and are born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm.

  • Recognize the influence of shared and non-shared environments on personality and behavior.
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May 30, 2024

Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correlation of personality traits among adoptive siblings raised in the same family being around .05 suggests that the shared home environment has minimal impact on personality development, as these siblings do not share genetic material but only the environment, and yet show very low similarity in personality traits.