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According to the text, what is the definition of 'nature' in the context of development?

  • Genetic influences on development (correct)
  • Environmental influences on development
  • Inherited characteristics
  • Acquired characteristics

    • According to the text, what is the definition of 'nurture' in the context of development?

  • Acquired characteristics
  • Environmental influences on development (correct)
  • Inherited characteristics
  • Genetic influences on development

    • Why is the nature-nurture question considered a 'debate' in psychology?

  • It is a complex topic
  • It is a popular research area
  • It has no clear answer
  • It has caused controversy and offense (correct)

    • Which type of siblings can be used in studies to investigate nature-nurture debates?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a heritability coefficient measure?

    <p>The influence of genetics on a trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you interpret a heritability coefficient of 0.8?

    <p>80% of the trait is influenced by genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the term used to describe the science of how genes and environments work together to influence behavior?

    <p>Behavioral genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of twins develop from a single zygote and have the same DNA?

    <p>Monozygotic twins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what do twin and adoption studies analyze in terms of nature-nurture?

    <p>Similarities among individuals based on how biologically related they are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the scientific discipline in which similarities among individuals are analyzed based on how biologically related they are?

    <p>Quantitative genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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