Fernando Believes That the Presence or Absence of Certain Experiences

question 124

Multiple Choice

Fernando believes that the presence or absence of certain experiences in life has a long-lasting influence on individuals. He further believes that there is rapid, innate learning that involves attachment to the first moving object seen and that this learning takes place at a critical period very early in the life of an animal. In this scenario, Fernando is most likely taking a(n) ________ approach to human development.

• A) behavioral
• B) ethological
• C) social cognitive
• D) psychoanalytic

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