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behavior? What can this finding tell us about the power of the environment vs. genes on human
personality traits? **3-4 sentences max
b. In Francis et al!'s (2003) study, how did genetically brave mice raised by a scared mom either
prenatally or postnatally (but not both) behave in the open maze? Who did they resemble the most
in their behavior? What does this finding tell us about the power of the environment vs. genes on
human personality traits? **3-4 sentences
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a. The finding that identical twins raised apart have similar personalities suggests that genes play a significant role in shaping human personality traits. However, environmental factors also play a role in shaping personality.
b. Genetically brave mice raised by a scared mom either prenatally or postnatally behaved similarly to their scared mom in the open maze. This finding suggests that environmental factors, such as maternal behavior, can have a significant impact on behavior and personality traits, even in genetically predisposed individuals.