A Major Controversy in Psychology Involves Sorting Out the Influences

question 23

Multiple Choice

A major controversy in psychology involves sorting out the influences of heredity and environment. This controversy is known as the _______.

• A) active-passive controversy
• B) continuity-discontinuity controversy
• C) nature-nurture controversy
• D) physiological-psychological controversy

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Definitions:

People

Human beings collectively, often referred to in the context of society, communities, or demographics.

Planet

A celestial body orbiting a star or stellar remnant that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its neighboring region of planetesimals.

Subsidies

Financial support provided by the government to assist industries, businesses, or individuals, often used to stabilize prices, encourage development, or ensure supply.

Pollution Control Equipment

Devices or systems used to reduce or eliminate the release of pollutants into the environment, including air, water, and soil.