Raine and Baker (2007) (ERQ twins)

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

to investigate the extent to which antisocial behavior can be attributed to genes

Question 2

participants

Answer 2

1210 twins in California

Question 3

method

Answer 3

questionnaires filled by child, caregiver and teacher to test personality, social skills and behaviors that provide a measure of level of antisocial behavior

statistical analysis and comparison between identical and fraternal –> correlations formed were compared

Question 4

results

Answer 4

heritability always came at around 50% no matter the measure used

antisocial behavior was half genetics and half environmental factors

Question 5

conclusion

Answer 5

similarities between identical twins could be explained by their looks, looking the same often get the same treatment whereas fraternal twins can be different gender meaning they might be raised differently

Question 6

key terms

Answer 6

heritability
identical and fraternal twins
antisocial behavior