Which issue has dominated many of the research questions in lifespan development?
A. Which areas of lifespan development are the most important for producing normal human functioning?
B. How much of people's behavior is due to their genetically determined nature and how much is due to nurture?
C. What role does the unconscious play in shaping human behavior?
D. What are the appropriate methods to use when studying development over time?
Answer: B
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