According to Zoologist and Science Writer Matt Ridley, Which of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to zoologist and science writer Matt Ridley, which of the following represents the relationship of nature to nurture?

• A) Genes switch on and off in response to the environment.
• B) Genes are primarily responsible for human behavior.
• C) Environment is solely responsible for human behavior.
• D) Environmental influences must adapt around genetic heritage.

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process of adjusting or changing to become suitable for a new environment or conditions.

Contrast

The state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association.

Novelty

refers to the quality of being new, original, or unusual, often sought after in products or experiences to stimulate interest or excitement.

Preventive Command

Guidance or directives aimed at stopping or reducing the likelihood of an undesired action or event before it happens.