Nature vs. Nurture

The " Nurture" aspect of behavior focuses on

• Genetic traits that shape behavior

• How our environment after birth influences behavior

• How parenting styles affect behavior

• None of the above

Nurture influences include the pre-natal environment: TRUE OR FALSE?

• True

• False

The “nuture” argument suggests that people socialize and behave in certain ways because of 

• the way they are born

• the way they are raised

• the alignment of the stars

• the cultural expectations of the society

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All of the following are traits gained through our environment, EXCEPT -

• enjoying reading

• blood type

• using a knife and fork

• religious preferences

Nativism is the belief that....

• behaviour is a stimulus-response

• characteristics and behaviour are learned

• characteristics and behaviour are innate

• behaviour is inevitable

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Which characteristic did Justin most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast

• his need to wear glasses

• his ability to speak English

• his need to count using his fingers

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Although they share 100% of their DNA, identical twins may have somewhat different observed characteristics, such as fingerprints or personality traits. These differences can be a result of epigenetics, through which:

• Environment can trigger or block genetic expression through molecular mechanisms

• Mutations occur in the genetic structure of the DNA

• Traits skip one member of a twin pair or one generation in a family

• Genetic influences are overridden by environmental factors

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In twin studies, behavior geneticists are looking for ______________.

• differences between fraternal twins because they are raised in the same home.

• whether being a twin affects emotional development and social behaviors

• similarities between identical twins because they share the same genetic code.

• how many times identical and fraternal twins occur in different cultures

Which of the following best describes the 'nature' aspect in the nature vs. nurture debate?

• Genetic inheritance and biological factors

• Cultural and social influences

• Educational background

• Personal experiences

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In a study of identical twins raised apart, researchers found that both twins developed similar interests and hobbies. This finding supports which side of the nature vs. nurture debate?

• Nature

• Nurture

• Neither

• Both equally

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