The adoption study conducted by Mednick et al. (1984, 1987) found that criminal convictions were most common among adopted children with which of the following?

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The adoption study conducted by Mednick et al. found that criminal convictions were most common among adopted children who had both a birth and an adoptive parent who had a criminal record. This suggests that genetics may play a role in criminal behavior, but environmental influences, such as being raised by parents who engage in criminal activities, also have an impact.

The Adoption Study Conducted by Mednick Et Al