The "amazing similarities" of identical twins may be a result of
A)the confirmation bias.
B)deliberate deceit by the twins.
C)deliberate deceit by the researchers.
D)the Barnum effect.

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The confirmation bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. This can lead to overemphasizing similarities between identical twins because people expect them to be very similar.

The "Amazing Similarities" of Identical Twins May Be a Result