Which of the Following Statements About Hereditary and Environmental Influences

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hereditary and environmental influences on development is TRUE?

• A) Internal influences are more important because they occur first.
• B) External influences are more important because they are active for a longer time.
• C) Internal and external influences interact and often cannot be separated.
• D) Internal and external influences are independent and can be readily separated.

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Definitions:

Milgram's Study

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Authority Figure

An individual who holds power or influence in a particular context, often due to their position, expertise, or reputation.

Group Standard

The norms or expectations that a group holds for the behavior, attitudes, and appearance of its members.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.