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Unit 15: Aggression
15.2 Genetic Factors in Aggression
15.2.2 Adoption Studies
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What is the primary purpose of adoption studies in understanding behavior?
Separate genetic and environmental influences
Unlike twin studies, adoption studies focus on individuals raised apart from their biological
parents
Adoptees share high genetic overlap with their biological parents but low
environmental
overlap.
Match the steps in the methodology of adoption studies with their descriptions:
Data Collection ↔️ Gather aggression data from adoptees and their families
Comparative Analysis ↔️ Compare aggression levels between adoptees and biological parents
Statistical Analysis ↔️ Quantify correlations using statistical methods
What is one benefit of adoption studies in understanding aggression?
Separating genetic and environmental influences
Adoption studies allow researchers to assess genetic contributions
independently
of shared environments.
When adoptees share a low environment with their adoptive parents, it suggests that
environment
influences their behavior.
High aggression similarity between adoptees and biological parents indicates a genetic
influence
.
Order the factors that influence adoptee aggression based on shared genes and environment:
1️⃣ Shared Genes: High, Shared Environment: Low (Biological Parents)
2️⃣ Shared Genes: Low, Shared Environment: High (Adoptive Parents)
What does genetic predisposition refer to in adoption studies on aggression?
Likelihood of aggressive behavior due to genes
A supportive adoptive environment can mitigate genetic tendencies toward
aggression
.
Adoption studies focus on individuals raised apart from their
biological
parents.
What role does genetic predisposition play in aggression according to adoption studies?
Increases likelihood of aggressive behavior
A supportive adoptive environment can mitigate genetic tendencies toward
aggression
.
Match the strengths and limitations of adoption studies:
Strengths ↔️ Clear separation of genetic and environmental influences
Limitations ↔️ Incomplete genetic history of biological parents
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