Identical twins Timothy and Thomas were separated as babies, raised by different families, and reunited as adults. As adults, th
ey found that they share many personality traits, interests, and preferences. What factor most likely accounts for these similarities? A.Cultural influences
B.The parenting style of their respective caretakers
C. Their genetic makeup
D. Peer influence
Identical twins come from the same fertilized egg and because of this, they share identical genetic profile.
It means that they develop similar physical and mental traits even if separated at birth and raised and educated in a totally different manner or environment.
The separated twins share their DNA and their genetic makeup is responsible for their similarities. They may share similar or exactly the same personality traits, interests and preferences. Without knowing of each others' existence, they may chose the same professions or occupation and have the same preferences in choosing their life partners.
The answer is B) states that we are born a blank slate.
At birth the (human)mind is a "blank slate" without rules for processing data, and that data is added and rules for processing are formed solely by one's sensory experiences.
