Which of the Following BEST Summarizes the Current Thinking in Human

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST summarizes the current thinking in human development with regard to the nature and nurture question?

• A) ​Development is always shaped by both nature- and nurture-related factors.
• B) ​While nature is important, it is truly our environment that determines who we are.
• C) ​While nurture is important, it is truly our genetics that determines who we are.
• D) ​Because there are no scientific ways to tease them apart, nature and nurture are largely ignored.

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Definitions:

Behavioral-Based

Pertains to assessment or interventions focusing on specific behaviors rather than traits or capabilities, often used in the context of performance management and hiring.

Job Satisfaction

The level of fulfillment, happiness, and contentment an employee feels towards their job.

Organizational Efficiency

The ability of an organization to implement its strategies and achieve its goals with minimum resources and waste.

Herzberg

Refers to Frederick Herzberg, a psychologist best known for developing the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, which distinguishes between factors that satisfy or dissatisfy employees in the workplace.