Which Statement Is NOT an Example of Nature Eliciting Nurture

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT an example of nature eliciting nurture?

• A) Parents of negative, unregulated children may become increasingly punitive over time.
• B) Fetuses' exposure to their mothers' voices in the womb leads to their learning to prefer their mothers' voices over those of other women.
• C) Children who are attractive are treated differently by adults and peers than children who are unattractive.
• D) Babies who enjoy being cuddled are more likely to receive cuddling than are squirmy babies.

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Definitions:

Gene-environment Correlations

The concept that an individual's (genetically influenced) behaviors and preferences can shape their environment, which in turn impacts their development.

Evolutionary Mismatch

A concept that certain modern behaviors or environmental conditions may not align with those our ancestors evolved to face, potentially leading to negative health outcomes.

Evolutionary Psychology

An approach used in both social and natural sciences that analyzes the psychological framework through the lens of contemporary evolutionary theory.

General Human Nature

Refer to the underlying psychological and biological traits shared by all humans.