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:

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, often considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Inborn Potential

The inherent capacity or natural ability present from birth that can develop into talents or skills with encouragement and practice.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone, the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.