Research studies carried out on children adopted at birth by parents not related to them to determine the relative influence of heredity and environment on human behavior are called ________ studies.

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Adoption studies involve comparing the traits and behaviors of children who were adopted at birth to their biological parents (heredity) and their adoptive parents (environment). This helps to determine the relative influence of genetics and environment on various traits and behaviors. Selection studies focus on comparing groups of people who differ in a certain trait, such as high intelligence, to determine if there are genetic or environmental factors contributing to that trait. Case studies involve in-depth analysis of a single individual or group, while strain studies examine the effects of stress and adversity on behavior.

Research Studies Carried Out on Children Adopted at Birth by Parents