Overview
Twin studies are a vital research method in psychology and genetics that help scientists understand the interplay between genetics and environment. By comparing identical twins, who share all their genes, with fraternal twins, who share about half, researchers can estimate the heritability of variou...
Key Terms
Example: Identical twins are monozygotic.
Example: Fraternal twins are dizygotic.
Example: Heritability of height is high, indicating genetics play a significant role.
Example: Twin studies often explore this debate.
Example: Behavioral genetics uses twin studies to understand personality.
Example: Family upbringing is an environmental factor.
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Key Concepts
GeneticsEnvironmentHeritabilityBehavioral Traits