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Polygenic
Polygenic refers to traits that are controlled by multiple genes (i.e. height, skin color, weight).
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Two identical twins, who share the exact same genetic makeup, were separated at birth and raised in significantly different environments. As adults, Twin A is outgoing and confident, while Twin B is shy and anxious. Based on the modern understanding of how genes influence traits, what is the most likely explanation for this difference in their psychological characteristics?
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