Which the Following Statement Best Describes the Nature-Nurture Debate

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which the following statement best describes the nature-nurture debate?

• A)Most characteristics develop solely from nature or nurture,but not both.
• B)Most characteristics develop from a combination of nature and nurture.
• C)Most characteristics develop from only nature.
• D)Most characteristics develop from only nurture.

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Definitions:

Temperament

Inherent aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and adaptability, often regarded as innate rather than learned.

Critical Period

A specific time window in developmental psychology during which an organism is particularly susceptible to certain stimuli, which has lasting effects on future development.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed, a concept developed in infancy.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias that leads to difficulty in understanding or acknowledging the viewpoint of others, often seen in the early stages of childhood development.