Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Individual

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about individual differences in development?

• A) They are innate and stable.
• B) Our nature is the strongest influence on our individual differences.
• C) Our individual differences are the result of the influence of both nature and nurture.
• D) Our individual differences are the result of the influence of our environment.

Comprehend the concept of personal space and its variations across cultures.

Identify the effects of early childhood experiences on later development.

Understand the concept of culture and its impact on human behavior and social practices.

Appreciate the role of cultural diversity and adaptive capacities in human societies.

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Individuals who originate from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two embryos, sharing 100% of their genes.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time but from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm.

Genetic Basis

The role genes play in determining particular characteristics or traits, including physical appearance, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases.

Dizygotic

Referring to fraternal twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, resulting in siblings that are genetically unique.