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According to evolutionary theory, which of the following is true about the development of humans?

It is determined by cultural evolution

It is determined by the interaction between genes and environment (correct)

It is solely determined by the environment

It is solely determined by genes

What is the relationship between nature and nurture according to modern evolutionary theorists and developmental scientists?

They have no influence on the development of an individual

They are completely separate and independent forces

They are intertwined and both play a role in evolution and individual development (correct)

Nurture is more influential than nature

What determines which genes become more common in future generations?

The environment a group experiences (correct)

Cultural evolution

The interaction between genes and environment

The traits that environment demands

Which of the following is true about cultural evolution?

It allows humans to inherit tried and true ways of adapting to the environment and invent better ways Signup and view all the answers

Why do humans develop as they do?

Because of their shared species heredity Signup and view all the answers

Which method is the most commonly used for measuring personality?

Questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is self-report data?

Subjective data Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information can individuals provide through self-report data?

Information about their own experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using self-report data?

To measure personality Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment procedure allows individuals to respond to a series of items requesting information about themselves?