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Adopted children's similarity to their biological parents is generally attributed to_____________; adopted children's similarity to their adoptive parents is generally attributed to____________________.

Correct answer: A. heredity; the environment

  • A. heredity; the environment
  • B. the environment; heredity
  • C. the environment; the environment
  • D. heredity; heredity

Explanation

Similarity between adopted children and their biological parents is generally linked to heredity, while similarity to adoptive parents is generally linked to the rearing environment. This comparison illustrates the interaction of genes and environment in development.

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