Juan and Carlos are identical twins.Juan was raised by his father and mother,and Carlos was accidentally placed with another family after a "mix up" at the hospital.At the age of 15,both boys met each other for the first time and noticed how they appeared to be "mirror images" of each other.Although they are identical twins,however,they differed significantly in their grades and in their attitude toward school.What likely accounts for the differences in their academic performance and attitudes?
A)nature
B)nurture
C)a cohort effect
D)cross-sectional differences

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The fact that Juan and Carlos were raised in different environments (nurture) likely accounts for their differences in academic performance and attitude toward school, despite being identical twins (nature). The cohort effect (C) and cross-sectional differences (D) are not relevant to this scenario.

Juan and Carlos Are Identical Twins