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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Memory Cells

A type of lymphocyte that remains in the body for a long time after infection or vaccination, providing immunity by remembering the pathogen.

Adaptive Immunity

The branch of the immune system that involves memory, allowing for a faster and more specific response to pathogens previously encountered.

Plasma Cells

A type of white blood cell that produces and secretes large volumes of antibodies.