Which of the Following Research Questions Is Most Directly Related

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research questions is most directly related to the nature-nurture issue?

• A) Are some areas of the brain more active than others during a given behavior?
• B) Are certain behaviors completely random or unpredictable?
• C) Are the behavioral differences between boys and girls due to differences in their genes?
• D) Is personality consistent from one situation to another?

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