Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:
The evidence for the genetic influence on intelligence comes from study of twins. Arrange the correlation dependent findings in descending order.
A. Fraternal twins reared together.
B. Identical twins reared together.
C. Brothers. sisters reared together.
D. Siblings reared apart.
E. Identical twins reared in different environments.
Choose the correct answer form the options given below:
Options:
B, C, A, D, E
B, C, D, A, E
B, E, A, C, D
E, B, C, D. A
Correct Answer:
B, E, A, C, D
Explanation:
The evidence for hereditary influences on intelligence comes mainly from studies on twins and adopted children. The intelligence of: Identical twins reared together correlate almost 0.90. The intelligence of identical twins reared in different environments correlate 0.72, Those of fraternal twins reared together correlate almost 0.60, and Those of brothers and sisters reared together correlate about 0.50, While siblings reared apart correlate about 0.25.