When Do Nature and Nurture Begin Interacting

question 50

Multiple Choice

When do nature and nurture begin interacting?

• A) prenatally
• B) at birth
• C) in infancy
• D) after infancy

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Definitions:

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from a stimulus as it directly interacts with sensory receptors.

Retinal Image

The visual picture formed on the retina, the light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye, enabling sight.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Supertaster

A person with a heightened sensitivity to tastes, especially bitter flavors, due to having more taste buds than average.