Which of the following conclusions is the most consistent with research on the heritability of attitudes?
a. Our attitudes are shaped by our surroundings and do not seem to have any genetic component to them.
b. Our attitudes are inherited and dictated by our genetic makeup, with little influence from environmental factors.
c. We often inherit a temperament or personality that renders us likely to develop similar attitudes to those held by our genetic relatives.
d. Fraternal twins are just as likely to share attitudes as are identical twins.
Answer: C
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