What Is the Emerging View Among Developmentalists About the Contributions

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the emerging view among developmentalists about the contributions of both heredity and the environment to development?

• A) Heredity plays the dominant role in developmental trajectory.
• B) Environment plays the dominant role in developmental trajectory.
• C) Genes influence complex behaviors and generally lead to a developmental trajectory, but said trajectory is dependent on environment as well.
• D) Genes determine developmental trajectory largely regardless of environment.

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Definitions:

Incessant Nagging

Continuous and often repetitive complaining or scolding about something, usually in a bothersome or tiresome way.

Positive Reinforcement

A process that strengthens behavior by providing a reward or positive outcome after the behavior occurs.

Widgets

Small applications or programs, often part of a larger system, designed to perform a specific function for the user.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic and natural reaction that occurs in response to an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.