A Psychologist Who Attributes the Development of a Particular Trait

question 39

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who attributes the development of a particular trait to nature is presuming that the trait is a result of

• A) sociocultural influences.
• B) genetic endowment.
• C) an imitated set of behaviors.
• D) a learned response to environmental stimuli.

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Pharmaceutical Industry

A sector dedicated to the discovery, development, production, and marketing of drugs and medications.

Animal Research

The use of non-human animals in scientific experiments to study the effects of substances, diseases, and treatments on biological systems.

Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in Kantian ethics that proposes an absolute, unconditional requirement that asserts its authority in all circumstances, guiding moral behavior.