Today Most Developmentalists Believe That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Today most developmentalists believe that:

• A)genes are more important than social influences in shaping human development
• B)temperament is determined by one's experiences, with biology playing only a minor role
• C)most complex human attributes reflect an interaction between genetic and environmental forces
• D)in higher mammals such as human beings, social influences are more important than biological forces in determining developmental outcomes

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

Animals that have a backbone or spinal column, which includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Amphibians

A group of cold-blooded vertebrates known for living both in water and on land at different stages of their life - including frogs, salamanders, and newts.

Metamorphosis

Dramatic remodeling of body form during the transition from larva to adult.

Desiccation

The process of extreme dryness or the removal of moisture, which can lead to the drying out of living organisms and ecosystems.