Which of the Following Exemplifies the Issue of the Relative

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies the issue of the relative importance of nature and nurture on our behavior?

• A)the issue of the relative influence of biology and experience on behavior
• B)the issue of the relative influence of rewards and punishments on behavior
• C)the debate as to the relative importance of heredity and instinct in determining behavior
• D)the debate as to whether mental processes are a legitimate area of scientific study

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Definitions:

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and fatigue of the skeletal muscles, caused by a disruption in the communication between nerves and muscles.

Acetylcholinesterase Activity

The process by which the enzyme acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft to terminate the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or junction where a motor neuron transmits a signal to a muscle fiber, causing muscle contraction.

Depolarization

A decrease in the voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, resulting in a more positive internal environment.