Which of the Following Pieces of Evidence Would Provide the Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of evidence would provide the most support for the influence of the interaction between nature and nurture on the development of empathy?

• A)Children who grow up with caring and altruistic parents are more likely than other children to be empathetic.
• B)In comparison with other adopted children, the only children who show high levels of empathy are those whose biological parents are empathetic and who grow up with caring and altruistic parents.
• C)Children whose biological parents are empathetic are more likely than other children to be empathetic, even when adopted as infants.
• D) None of the answers provides evidence of the interaction between nature and nurture on the development of empathy.

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Definitions:

Family Norms

Social rules or standards shared within a family group, guiding behaviors and expectations among its members.

Subsystems

Components or smaller systems that operate within a larger system, each with its role and function.

Secondary Groups

These are groups characterized by more impersonal, less intimate interactions, often formed around tasks and specific objectives.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of spoken words, through body language, facial expressions, and gestures.