Anah is studying the similarity of monozygotic versus dizygotic twins, examining characteristics ranging from criminality to math aptitude to introversion. It is likely that she is working in the field of:
A) child development
B) psychometrics
C) behavioural genetics
D) genometrics

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Anah is studying the similarities between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins, which is a primary area of study in behavioural genetics. This field assesses the relative effects of genetics and environmental factors on individual differences in behavior, personality, and mental abilities.

Anah Is Studying the Similarity of Monozygotic Versus Dizygotic Twins