Results of several studies comparing twins that were reared apart or reared together have concluded that
A)shared environments play a critical role in accounting for the variance in personalities of twins.
B)environmental influences are stronger determinants of the manifestation of personality than genetics.
C)nonshared environmental influences alter personality more than shared environmental influences.
D)shared environment plays little or no role in adult personality.

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The studies comparing twins reared apart or together indicate that shared environment plays little or no role in adult personality. Non-shared environmental factors and genetics are stronger determinants of personality manifestation.

Results of Several Studies Comparing Twins That Were Reared Apart