Author Question: B. F. Skinner warned that there was certain lifestyle or environmental factors that contributed to a ... (Read 48 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

B. F. Skinner warned that there was certain lifestyle or environmental factors that contributed to a lack of intellectual growth in later life. Which of the following describes one of these factors?

a. Older people interact with too many other people every day.
b. Older people may be encouraged to spend too much time reminiscing about the past. c. Older people are likely to live in warm climates.
d. Older people spend too much time planning for the future.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the interaction of heredity and environment on mental functioning?

a. Hereditary factors associated with genetic make-up are far more influential than environment. b. Environmental factors are far more influential than hereditary factors.
c. Heredity and environment play a role on mental functioning.
d. There is a lack of evidence to make any claims about heredity or environment on mental functioning.