A Primary Assumption of the Ethological Viewpoint Is That

question 130

Multiple Choice

A primary assumption of the ethological viewpoint is that

• A)the environment is the most important factor in human development.
• B)members of a species share a number of adaptive behaviors that are the products of evolution.
• C)children pass through a series of stages as they develop.
• D)development is highly influenced by the cultural context in which it occurs.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theories

A group of theories that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on behavior.

Unconscious Mental Forces

Psychological activities below the level of conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Genetic Factors

Influences on an individual's traits and behaviors that result from the composition of their genes or inherited characteristics.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences through experience, study, or teaching.