How do modern psychologists approach the nature-versus-nurture question?

A. They feel that both are important to understanding behavior.
B. They feel that environment is more important than heredity in understanding behavior.
C. They feel that heredity is more important than environment in understanding behavior.
D. They feel that environment plays no role in shaping behavior.


Answer: A

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