Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Reflects the Roles

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the roles of heredity and environment in shaping our behaviour?

• A)Heredity plays an indirect role in shaping our behaviour.
• B)Researchers have identified genes for specific behaviours, such as aggression.
• C)Genes exert their influence on behaviour with little impact from environmental factors.
• D)Genetic factors have little influence on behaviour.

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Definitions:

Sherif

A psychologist known for his work on realist conflict theory and the Robbers Cave Experiment, studying intergroup conflict and cooperation.

Realistic Conflict Theory

Sherif’s theory of intergroup conflict that explains intergroup behaviour in terms of the nature of goal relations between groups.

Superordinate Goals

Goals that both groups desire but that can be achieved only by both groups cooperating.

Sherif

Refers to Muzafer Sherif, a social psychologist known for his work on group norms, social influence, and the Robbers Cave Experiment.