Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Sense of the Term

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the sense of the term interaction, as it is used in the context of a course focusing on human lifespan development?

• A) Genes determine most of the important physical characteristics about an individual.
• B) The environment determines to a large degree how children are treated by their parents and genetic forces are seldom involved.
• C) Genetic and environmental forces both contribute to how development unfolds and their influences are intertwined.
• D) Genetic and environmental forces are both important forces that affect human development.

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Definitions:

Breach Of Duty

Failure to fulfill a legal or ethical obligation, often leading to liability.

Punitive Damages

Payment allocated to a harmed individual which surpasses the amount needed to offset damages, serving the purpose of reprimanding the responsible party.

Offender Punishment

The penalties or sanctions imposed on individuals who are convicted of violating laws.

Proximate Cause

The extent to which, as a matter of policy, a defendant may be held liable for the consequences of his or her actions. In the majority of states, proximate cause requires the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s damages to have been foreseeable at the time of the accident. In the minority of states, proximate cause exists if the defendant’s actions led to the plaintiff’s harm.