EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Which is, based on a large sample, twins separated at birth exhibit similar traits, personalities, good and/or bad behavior, etc regardless of upbringing. I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 ypou should totally quote or post a link to each one. Why am I held to such a standard, while yourself and others only need offer your opinions? From: http://www.evolutionary-philosophy.net/psychology.html Twin studies One of the more unique opportunities that nature has fortuitously provided us with has been to study the psychological differences between identical twins, especially identical twins that were separated at birth and raised under different conditions. Identical twins have identical brains, and so any differences in their psychology can shed light on which mental attributes are determined by a person Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm pretty sure he was joshing you, but, gun to my head, I'd say that it is because you post 10,000 word diatribes written by people who agree with you as if they were fact instead of opinions (Opinions by people of varying degrees of expertise, but still an opinion). It was part of a bit to get you to do the same in this instance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm pretty sure he was joshing you, but, gun to my head, I'd say that it is because you post 10,000 word diatribes written by people who agree with you as if they were fact instead of opinions (Opinions by people of varying degrees of expertise, but still an opinion). It was part of a bit to get you to do the same in this instance. But the evidence I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 But the evidence I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Reading this thread makes me feel like the dumbest generation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was answering your question. I was not making a comment on your posting style, but rather explaining to you why in this instance, he said what he did. Ahem, well then, we won Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm pretty sure he was joshing you, but, gun to my head, I'd say that it is because you post 10,000 word diatribes written by people who agree with you as if they were fact instead of opinions (Opinions by people of varying degrees of expertise, but still an opinion). It was part of a bit to get you to do the same in this instance. turns out you may not be the dumbest generation after all. jnick: lighten up francis. i'm not saying there isn't any creedence to said study, but it does seem like a lot of % signs being thrown around versus anything definitive. if it is the case, my sons will really suck at math, but be able to give you an episode by episode plot synopsis for the cosby show off the top of their head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I know a family who adopted two kids and they both turned out good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 turns out you may not be the dumbest generation after all. jnick: lighten up francis. i'm not saying there isn't any creedence to said study, but it does seem like a lot of % signs being thrown around versus anything definitive. if it is the case, my sons will really suck at math, but be able to give you an episode by episode plot synopsis for the cosby show off the top of their head. It Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I know a family who adopted two kids and they both turned out good. I'm not buying it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 if it is the case, my sons will really suck at math, but be able to give you an episode by episode plot synopsis for the cosby show off the top of their head. dad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 dad? luke. i'm your father... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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