Dr.Cardinale is interested in the effects of heredity and environment on intelligence.She compares the similarity of IQ scores of identical twins to the similarity of IQ scores of fraternal twins.Dr.Cardinale is conducting a _____ study.

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Dr. Cardinale is specifically interested in comparing the IQ scores of identical twins (who share all of their genes) to fraternal twins (who share about half of their genes), which falls under the realm of behavior genetics. Human genome and molecular genetics refer to the study of specific genes and their effects on behavior, while selective breeding involves intentionally breeding animals for certain traits.

DrCardinale Is Interested in the Effects of Heredity and Environment