The Text's Two Unifying Themes of "Our Behavior Is Shaped

question 42

Multiple Choice

The text's two unifying themes of "our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage" and "heredity and environment jointly influence behavior" can BEST be viewed as both describing more specialized statements of which other theme?

• A) psychology is theoretically diverse
• B) behavior is determined by multiple causes
• C) people's experience of the world is highly subjective
• D) psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context

---

Definitions:

Descriptive/Correlational Research Methods

Research strategies for observing and describing behavior objectively and systematically without influencing or interfering with the study.

Practical and Ethical Reasons

Justifications or motives for actions that are based on practicality, effectiveness, and alignment with moral principles.

Naturalistic Observations

A research method used to systematically observe and record behavior in its natural environment without manipulation or control.

Case Studies

Detailed examinations of a single subject (individual, group, or event) to uncover patterns, identify causes, and derive insights.