According to the Text, What Conclusion Can Be Drawn in the Nature-Nurture

question 305

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what conclusion can be drawn in the nature-nurture debate?

• A)Heredity is the most important because we inherit our potential for development as well as our limitations.
• B)Environment is the most important because influences, such as learning, nutrition, disease, and culture affect our ability to develop to our potential.
• C)It is the interaction between heredity and environment that is important in determining who we become.
• D)Neither heredity nor environment is important; only our own behavior determines who we are.

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Definitions:

Equality

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities, often pursued as an economic and social policy objective.

Scarce Resources

Resources that are limited in availability and are used to produce goods and services, leading to the necessity of making choices about their allocation.

Efficiency

The effectiveness with which resources are used to produce goods and services, achieving the highest output with the lowest input.

Efficiency

The degree to which resources are used optimally to achieve a desired outcome, minimizing waste and maximizing output.