The Consensus Among Psychologists That Both Heredity and Environment Influence

question 1

Multiple Choice

The consensus among psychologists that both heredity and environment influence intelligence reflects the _____.

• A) nature-nurture issue
• B) evolutionary psychology perspective
• C) Freud's psychoanalytic theory
• D) theory of social cognition

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Definitions:

Internal Causes

refer to factors within an individual, such as personal beliefs or emotions, that influence their behavior or actions.

External Causes

Factors outside an individual's or organization's control that affect outcomes or conditions, often contrasted with internal causes.

Stereotyping

The act of categorizing individuals into specific groups based on preconceived notions or characteristics, often leading to biased judgments and actions.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment towards people or things, often based on stereotypes rather than actual experience or knowledge.