Research by Christakis and Fowler (2014) found that people share more DNA with their friends than with strangers. Which of the following conclusions is valid? Having similar __________.
A) genetics causes friendships with certain people
B) DNA forces us to become friends with certain people
C) genetics predisposes people to make certain behavioral choices, so that they end up in groups with similar people
D) DNA makes some people more unattractive

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The research suggests that genetics may predispose people to make certain behavioral choices, leading them to end up in groups with others who share similar characteristics. However, this does not indicate that genetics cause friendships to form or that DNA forces individuals to become friends with certain people. Option D is also incorrect as the research does not mention attractiveness.

Research by Christakis and Fowler (2014) Found That People Share