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Nature vs. Nurture in Psychology

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What does the nativist point of view suggest?

Genetic traits have no influence on individual differences.

All behaviors and characteristics are the result of inheritance. (correct)

The mind begins as a blank slate.

All behaviors and characteristics result from learning.

Who believed in the concept of tabula rasa?

John Locke (correct)

John B. Watson

Descartes

Plato

According to behaviorism, what influences all actions and behaviors?

Genetic predispositions

Intelligence levels

Conditioning (correct)

Evolutionary factors

What is a key aspect of the nature vs. nurture debate?

The contributions of genetics and environmental factors to human development. Signup and view all the answers

What did advocates of the nativist point of view believe influenced individual differences?

Evolution Signup and view all the answers

What concept did John B. Watson support?

'Nature versus nurture' theory Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nature' primarily refer to in the context of personality and development?

Genetics and hereditary factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a characteristic tied to 'nurture'?

Parenting styles Signup and view all the answers

In the nature vs. nurture debate, 'nurture' encompasses which of the following factors?

Social relationships and early experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a biologically determined characteristic according to the text?

Eye color Signup and view all the answers

How do genetics mainly influence an individual's personality according to the text?

Through genes we are born with and hereditary factors Signup and view all the answers

Which term includes environmental factors like social relationships and culture?

Nurture Signup and view all the answers