When a Psychologist Describes the Reciprocal Interactions Between Parent and Child

question 153

Multiple Choice

When a psychologist describes the reciprocal interactions between parent and child, the psychologist is stating that

• A)nature plays the most important role in development.
• B)nurture plays the most important role in development.
• C)there is an interaction between nature and nurture.
• D)that the nature-nurture controversy will never be resolved.

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Definitions:

Conducting Observation

The systematic process of recording the behavioral patterns of people, objects, and occurrences as they happen.

Individual

A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.

Acting Out

A behavioral response to stress, conflict, or other psychological issues, characterized by actions rather than reflections or feelings.

Valid Observation

An observation that accurately reflects the phenomenon it is intended to represent, providing reliable data.