Most Sociologists Would Probably Agree That in the Nature-Nurture Debate

question 44

Multiple Choice

Most sociologists would probably agree that in the nature-nurture debate,

• A)nature is more important than nurture in the development of humanness.
• B)for some people biology seems to be the more important influence; for others social interaction is more important.
• C)human development is the result of the interaction of natural and social influences.
• D)nurture seems to be the ultimate determinant of human nature.

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Definitions:

Marginal Resource Cost

The additional cost incurred by acquiring one more unit of a resource, such as labor or materials.

Long-run Real Wages

The inflation-adjusted income received by workers, taking into account the purchasing power of their earnings over a long period.

Demand for Labor

The total amount of workforce or labor hours that employers in the economy are willing and able to hire at a given wage rate.

Supply of Labor

The total hours that workers wish to work at a given wage rate, reflecting how many people are available to work.