DrTowne Believes That Heredity Is Primarily Responsible for Personality Traits

question 20

Multiple Choice

Dr.Towne believes that heredity is primarily responsible for personality traits.Dr.West believes that environmental influences are primarily responsible for personality traits.The two psychologists are on different sides of the _____ debate.

• A) stability versus change
• B) mind versus body
• C) stages versus continuity
• D) nature versus nurture

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Definitions:

Anecdotal Evidence

Evidence based on personal accounts or stories rather than hard data or research, often considered less reliable.

Conclusions

The judgments or decisions reached after considering all the relevant facts and evidence.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research where a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from these data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested.

Confirmation Biases

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses.