A Developmental Psychologist with a Strong Belief in the Influence

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Multiple Choice

A developmental psychologist with a strong belief in the influence of nurture on social development would most likely explain a youngster's behavioral problem by saying,

• A) "It's in his genes."
• B) "He's just a late bloomer."
• C) "He was raised by incompetent parents."
• D) "He probably had a traumatic prenatal period."

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