The Best Metaphor for the Relationship Between Nature and Nurture

question 35

Multiple Choice

The best metaphor for the relationship between nature and nurture when explaining how our minds work is:

• A) an oil painting
• B) a computer
• C) a blank slate
• D) a sketch

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Definitions:

Discordant

Describes elements or things that are in disagreement or not in harmony.

Genetic Material

DNA or RNA that codes for hereditary traits and is passed from one generation to the next.

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Disorders of brain function that affect emotion, learning ability, self-control, and memory that unfold as an individual grows.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population and is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impairments in social or occupational functioning.