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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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does a heritability coefficient measure?

The influence of genetics on a trait Signup and view all the answers

How would you interpret a heritability coefficient of 0.8?

80% of the trait is influenced by genetics 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?

Behavioral genetics Signup and view all the answers

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

Monozygotic twins Signup and view all the answers

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

Similarities among individuals based on how biologically related they are 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?

Quantitative genetics Signup and view all the answers