Adoption studies are an important tool of behavioral genetics because they:
A) allow us to examine the effects of nonrelated mothering
B) allow us to look at the contributions of environment and genetics on behavior
C) are so rare
D) show that environment overwhelms the effect of genes

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Adoption studies allow researchers to examine the contributions of both genetics and environment on behavior, as adopted individuals share no genetic similarities with their adoptive parents, only environmental similarities. This allows researchers to isolate the effects of genetics on behavior.

Adoption Studies Are an Important Tool of Behavioral Genetics Because