The Theory That Infants Have Substantial Innate Knowledge of Evolutionarily

question 20

Multiple Choice

The theory that infants have substantial innate knowledge of evolutionarily important domains is to _____ as the theory that infants build increasingly advanced understanding by combining rudimentary innate knowledge with subsequent experiences is to _____.

• A) nativism; constructivism
• B) essentialism; empiricism
• C) constructivism, empiricism
• D) nativism; essentialism

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Definitions:

Essential Amino Acids

Indispensable amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet.

Amine Group

A functional group and form of nitrogen compound found in amino acids and neurotransmitters, characterized by a nitrogen atom attached to one or more alkyl groups.

Oxidative Deamination

Oxidative deamination is a biochemical process in which an amine group is removed from an amino acid through oxidation, producing ammonia.

Amine Group

A functional group in organic chemistry comprising a nitrogen atom attached to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or aryl groups, significant in biochemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.