Which of the Following Statements About the Nature/nurture Debate Would

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the nature/nurture debate would the textʹs author see as the most accurate?

• A) While nature sets limits, socialization plays a very large role in determining who we are.
• B) Human behavior cannot be explained in the same terms used to explain animal behavior.
• C) Nature sets limits on development that socialization can hardly influence.
• D) Neither nature nor nurture play much of a role in determining who we are.

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Definitions:

Rational Expectations

An economic theory proposing that individuals make decisions based on their best forecast using all available information, predicting future events with some degree of accuracy.

Federal Reserve

The central bank of the United States, responsible for monetary policy.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an organism is expected to live, based on statistical analysis.

Health-Related Behavior

Actions undertaken by individuals that affect their health, either positively or negatively, such as exercise, diet, and smoking habits.