The Best Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Genetic and Environmental

question 135

Multiple Choice

The best way of understanding the relationship between genetic and environmental influences on the development of intelligence is to conclude that:

• A) genes are much more important than environment
• B) the environment is much more important than genes
• C) genetic and environmental factors interact and influence each other
• D) genetic and environmental factors operate independently, but both influence intelligence development

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Definitions:

Environmental Changes

Alterations in the natural environment caused by various factors, including climate change, pollution, urbanization, and deforestation, impacting ecosystems and human activities.

Microsystem

The immediate settings with which the child interacts, such as the home, the school, and peers.

Care Giving

Providing support and assistance to individuals who are unable to care for themselves, often due to age, illness, or disability.

Environmental Changes

Environmental changes are alterations in the natural or built environment, including climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, and urbanization, impacting ecosystems and human societies.