An Important Aspect of the Shyness Studies of Kagan and Colleagues

question 17

Multiple Choice

An important aspect of the shyness studies of Kagan and colleagues (1988) is that it shows:

• A) that certain traits like shyness are entirely genetic, regardless of environment
• B) that certain traits like shyness are entirely learned, regardless of genetics
• C) shyness is due entirely to cultural norms
• D) how nature and nurture interact to produce some behaviors

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