In Discussing What Effect Biological Factors Versus Environmental Factors Have

question 49

Multiple Choice

In discussing what effect biological factors versus environmental factors have on an individual's behavior, the psychologist is trying to determine the balance between

• A) spiritual and organic influences.
• B) nature and nurture.
• C) efficiency and effectiveness.
• D) speculation and the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Infant

A very young child, especially one newly or recently born, usually considered to be from birth to 1 year old.

Zygote

A cell produced by the union of an ovum and a sperm.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to the moment of birth.

Ovum

An egg, the female gamete or reproductive cell.