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Twin Studies

Studies in which researchers examine trait similarities between identical and fraternal twin pairs to figure out whether that trait might be inherited.


A behavior genetic research method that involves comparison of the similarity of identical (monozygotic; MZ) and fraternal (dizygotic; DZ) twins.

Permanent link Twin Studies - Creation date 2021-12-05


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