Episode 2 | The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
Robert Winston uses the behavioural similarities exhibited by twins who were separated at birth and reunited in adulthood to examine the influence genes have in shaping personalities.
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- Clip length: 43'56''
- Broadcast year: 1999
Curriculum Connection
- Psychology | Individual Differences Psychology | Twin study of intelligence
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: The Secret Life of Twins (1999)
- Episode: 2
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