A research study on children who are reared in environments that differ from those of their biological parents is called a(n)________ study.

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Cross-fostering studies involve placing offspring in an environment different from that of their biological parents, such as placing animals' offspring in the care of a different species or placing human infants with adoptive parents who are not biologically related to the child. These studies allow researchers to examine the influence of environment versus genetics on development.

A Research Study on Children Who Are Reared in Environments