When psychologists say that a given trait is due more to nature ...

[naturalchemist]

When psychologists say that a given trait is due more to nature than nurture, they mean that the trait:
 
  is universal; that is, it is found in everyone.
  is a result of experiences.
  is mostly influenced by the genes inherited at the moment of conception.
  cannot be influenced by the environment.

Question 2

Parents who spend a great deal of time and money trying to find the best school for their children are emphasizing the importance of:
 
  nurture.
  the zone of proximal development.
  nature.
  operant conditioning.

[efwsefaw]

Answer to Question 1

is mostly influenced by the genes inherited at the moment of conception.

Answer to Question 2

nurture.