Development in Psychology

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Which of the following is a key area of development studied in developmental psychology?

  • Social skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Emotional skills
  • Physical skills (correct)

What is the nature-nurture debate in developmental psychology about?

  • Whether genetics or parenting is more important
  • Whether genetics or education is more important
  • Whether genetics or culture is more important
  • Whether genetics or environment is more important (correct)

What are researchers called who believe that human behavior is determined by genetics?

  • Nativists (correct)
  • Empiricists
  • Sociologists
  • Psychologists

What are the four main areas of development studied in developmental psychology?

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What is the focus of developmental psychology?

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