Psychologists Who Accept the Idea of the "Blank Slate" Would

question 10

Multiple Choice

Psychologists who accept the idea of the "blank slate" would be likely to agree with which of the following statements?

• A) "Human behavior is caused by our genetic inheritance"
• B) "Human behavior is caused by experience and learning"
• C) "Human behavior is cause by an interaction of nature and nurture"
• D) "Human behavior is not determined but is an expression of our free will"

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction; the earliest developmental stage of the embryo.

Fetus

The developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth.

Anxious Children

Children who experience higher than normal levels of anxiety and fear, affecting their daily functioning.

Fearful

Feeling afraid or anxious; the emotional response to perceived threats or danger.