An assumption of twin studies is that
A)twins are more intelligent than singletons.
B)both twins of a pair have had similar experiences.
C)the twins are monozygotiC.
D)the twins are dizygotic.

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The assumption of twin studies is that both twins of a pair have had similar experiences. This assumption allows researchers to examine the influence of genetics on certain traits or disorders without the added confounding factor of differing environmental experiences. The other options (A, C, and D) are not necessarily assumptions of twin studies and do not address the specific purpose of such studies.

An Assumption of Twin Studies Is That