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Dr.Carruthers believes that a combination of hereditary and environmental factors influences development.Dr.Carruthers has adopted a(n)_____position on the nature-nurture issue related to development.


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Expectancy

The belief or anticipation that a certain action will lead to a desired outcome, often related to motivation.

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if possible, necessitating control and coercion by management.

Conventional

Refers to what is traditional, accepted, or expected by society; often contrasted with innovative or unconventional methods or ideas.

Projection

In psychology, a defense mechanism where individuals ascribe their own unacceptable feelings or thoughts onto others.

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