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What does the nativist point of view suggest?
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?
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?
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?
What is a key aspect of the nature vs. nurture debate?
What did advocates of the nativist point of view believe influenced individual differences?
What did advocates of the nativist point of view believe influenced individual differences?
What concept did John B. Watson support?
What concept did John B. Watson support?
What does 'nature' primarily refer to in the context of personality and development?
What does 'nature' primarily refer to in the context of personality and development?
Which of the following is an example of a characteristic tied to 'nurture'?
Which of the following is an example of a characteristic tied to 'nurture'?
In the nature vs. nurture debate, 'nurture' encompasses which of the following factors?
In the nature vs. nurture debate, 'nurture' encompasses which of the following factors?
Which of the following is considered a biologically determined characteristic according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a biologically determined characteristic according to the text?
How do genetics mainly influence an individual's personality according to the text?
How do genetics mainly influence an individual's personality according to the text?
Which term includes environmental factors like social relationships and culture?
Which term includes environmental factors like social relationships and culture?
