Thomas Bouchard
Definition
Thomas Bouchard is a psychologist known for his research on twins, particularly the Minnesota Twin Study. He studied both identical and fraternal twins who were raised apart to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on individual development.
Analogy
Think of Thomas Bouchard as a detective trying to solve the mystery of nature vs nurture. His clues are twins who have been separated at birth, and he's using them to figure out how much our genes (nature) and our upbringing (nurture) affect who we become.
Related terms
Nature vs Nurture: This term refers to the ongoing debate in psychology about whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) has more influence on human behavior and development.
Twin Studies: These are studies conducted on identical or fraternal twins that aim to reveal the importance of environmental and genetic influences for traits, behaviors, or health conditions.
Heredity: This is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
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