Philosophers Once Believed Children to Be a "Tabula Rasa

question 18

Multiple Choice

Philosophers once believed children to be a "tabula rasa." What is meant by this belief?

• A) Children are born with fears that must be overcome.
• B) Children are born inherently selfish in order to survive.
• C) Children can be influenced by their experiences.
• D) Children are born with all that they need for survival.

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