Which of the Following Exemplifies the Issue of the Relative

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies the issue of the relative importance of nature and nurture on our behavior?

• A) the issue of the relative influence of biology and experience on behavior
• B) the issue of the relative influence of rewards and punishments on behavior
• C) the debate as to the relative importance of heredity and instinct in determining behavior
• D) the debate as to whether mental processes are a legitimate area of scientific study

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Definitions:

Continuum

A continuous sequence, range, or whole extent of items, elements, values, or conditions, where no part is fundamentally different from adjacent parts, although the extremes are quite distinct.

Reciprocal Inhibition

A psychological principle where the induction of a response incompatible with anxiety automatically leads to the reduction of anxiety.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique where a negative or unwanted response to a stimulus is replaced with a positive one.

Adaptive Disclosure Treatment

A therapeutic approach designed for combat veterans that focuses on openly discussing combat experiences and moral injuries.