Many psychologists are interested in the ways in which nature and nurture interact to influence development. Which one of the following examples illustrates the influence of nature?
a. Fourteen-year-old Deborah is starting to grow pubic hair, and she's just had her first menstrual period.
b. Two-year-old Sophia is learning to speak two languages because her parents speak Spanish at home but everyone at her preschool speaks English.
c. Ten-year-old Bart loves being outdoors. As far back as he can remember, his family has gone camping almost every weekend during the summer months.
d. Eight-year-old Yannie goes to his Aunt Jane's house after school every day. As he watches television, Jane gives him as much candy and other sweets as he wants, and so he is becoming increasingly overweight.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements reflects what developmentalists mean by the term maturation?
a. Changes related specifically to children's physical development
b. Changes related specifically to children's emotional development
c. Changes that reflect increasingly appropriate social behavior
d. Developmental changes that are controlled largely by heredity
NATURE
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