Studies, in which researchers compare the behavior of identical twins raised apart with the behavior of twins raised in the same household, are often used to study human behaviors. What types of behavior questions are best addressed by such research using human twins?
A) questions about the influence of genetics and environment on behavior
B) questions about the evolution of culture
C) questions about the influence of geographic location on behavior
D) questions about the role of diet on behavior

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These studies are particularly effective for exploring the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to human behavior, as identical twins share the same genetics but can experience different environments when raised apart.

Studies, in Which Researchers Compare the Behavior of Identical Twins