Amber and Rachel are identical twins who were raised together, and Nicole and Kayla are identical twins who were adopted by different families at birth. Based on the findings of the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart, what can we expect to see as these girls grow up?
A) Amber and Rachel will be have more similar nonreligious social attitudes than Nicole and Kayla.
B) Amber and Rachel will show about the same similarities in their nonreligious social attitudes as Nicole and Kayla.
C) Amber and Rachel will show less similarity in their nonreligious social attitudes than Nicole and Kayla.
D) None of the twins will share any substantial similarities in nonreligious social attitudes with her twin.

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The Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart found that genetics play a significant role in shaping personality characteristics and attitudes. Therefore, since Amber and Rachel are identical twins raised together, they are likely to have more similar nonreligious social attitudes than Nicole and Kayla, who were raised in different families.

Amber and Rachel Are Identical Twins Who Were Raised Together