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Zoey63294 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A central question in developmental psychology is whether the child's development is the result of genetic endowment or environmental influences. This question is usually referred to as the

a. behavior analysis debate. c. psychosocial debate.
b. biology-destiny debate. d. nature-nurture debate.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of the ways in which research can assist in the social policy?

a. Identifying social problems that limit or interfere with child development
b. Designing and carrying out programs to reduce or eliminate factors that hinder children's psychological health
c. Lobbying for government involvement in the allocation of funds to child welfare
d. Shedding light on the cultural and social goals that are most beneficial to children