When behavioral geneticists use adoption studies to estimate the heritability of a behavior, the adoptive family can be thought of as representing _____, while the biological family can be thought of as representing _____.
A) adaptive behavior; maladaptive behavior
B) maladaptive behavior; adaptive behavior
C) nature; nurture
D) nurture; nature

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The adoptive family represents "nurture" because the environment and upbringing they provide influences the adopted child. The biological family represents "nature" because the genetic makeup and hereditary traits of the child come from them.

When Behavioral Geneticists Use Adoption Studies to Estimate the Heritability