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According to the text, what is the definition of 'nature' in the context of development?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of siblings can be used in studies to investigate nature-nurture debates?
What does a heritability coefficient measure?
What does a heritability coefficient measure?
How would you interpret a heritability coefficient of 0.8?
How would you interpret a heritability coefficient of 0.8?
According to the text, what is the term used to describe the science of how genes and environments work together to influence behavior?
According to the text, what is the term used to describe the science of how genes and environments work together to influence behavior?
What type of twins develop from a single zygote and have the same DNA?
What type of twins develop from a single zygote and have the same DNA?
According to the text, what do twin and adoption studies analyze in terms of nature-nurture?
According to the text, what do twin and adoption studies analyze in terms of nature-nurture?
What is the term used to describe the scientific discipline in which similarities among individuals are analyzed based on how biologically related they are?
What is the term used to describe the scientific discipline in which similarities among individuals are analyzed based on how biologically related they are?
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