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naturalchemist

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on: Jun 22, 2018
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.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

nurture.


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