In adoption studies, if a behavior has genetic roots, adopted children should behave more like their biological parents than their adoptive parents.

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Adoption studies examine the influence of genetics and environment on behavior. If behavior has genetic roots, adopted children should resemble their biological parents more than their adoptive parents, since the latter have not contributed to their genetic makeup.

In Adoption Studies, If a Behavior Has Genetic Roots, Adopted