Research shows that among MZ twins, ADHD is highly heritable,
a. however, studies fail to specify exactly how either genes or environment bring it on.
b. so it is clear that ADHD is genetically transmitted on recessive alleles.
c. so it is clear that certain parenting styles, such as lack of discipline, lead to the
development of ADHD.
d. so it is clear that ADHD recessive genes combined with certain parenting styles, such as
lack of discipline, is what causes ADHD.
e. however, certain parenting styles, such as lack of discipline, outweigh genetic influences
in the development of ADHD.
a. however, studies fail to specify exactly how either genes or environment bring it
on.
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What would you tell her? a. Sibling conflict reaches its peak in middle childhood. b. She should probably seek counseling for her boys. They are doomed to have serious conflict their entire lives. c. Sibling conflict is much worse with girls; she should count herself lucky. d. Children rarely fight in middle childhood; she must be imagining it.
Regarding the identification of giftedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
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