Explanations That Rely on ______ Indicate That Inborn Genetic Endowments

question 40

Multiple Choice

Explanations that rely on ______ indicate that inborn genetic endowments or heredity, maturational processes, and evolution are causes of developmental change. In contrast, explanations that point to ______ suggest that individuals are molded by the physical and social environment in which they are raised.

• A) nurture; nature
• B) nature; nurture
• C) continuities; discontinuities
• D) discontinuities; continuities

Understand the impact of environmental factors on intelligence, including the effect of intellectually stimulating environments and deprivation.

Explore the concept of heritability and its implications for understanding intelligence.

Comprehend the challenges and considerations in measuring intelligence across different cultures.

Recognize the applications and controversies surrounding the use of intelligence tests for predicting academic and vocational success.

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Definitions:

Logic

The study of principles of reasoning, especially the structure of propositions as distinguished from their content and of method and validity in deductive reasoning.

Thermocouple

"A temperature-measuring device that utilizes two dissimilar metals for temperature measurement. As the junction of the two dissimilar metals is heated, a proportional voltage difference, which can be measured, is generated."

Source A

May refer to the original or primary input in data processing, programming, or electrical systems, distinguishing it from secondary sources.

Counter

A function in automation used to enumerate occurrences of a specific event, often implemented within PLCs for process control.