In the Discussion of "Nature Versus Nurture" in the Development

question 60

Multiple Choice

In the discussion of "nature versus nurture" in the development of personality characteristics, psychologists generally acknowledge that personality is shaped by both __________ and environment.

• A) intelligence
• B) sexuality
• C) heredity
• D) experiential learning

---

Definitions:

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that, after conditioning, comes to elicit a reaction through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Asymptotic Level

The maximum level of conditioning.

Conditioned Response

The learned reaction or response to a previously neutral stimulus that, after conditioning, comes to elicit a specific response.

Basolateral Amygdala

A region of the brain's amygdala involved in emotional processing and memory association.