Which describes how sociologists think about the role of biology and social upbringing in determining behavior?
A) Behavior is determined solely by “nature”—our biology.
B) Behavior is essentially random, caused by physical forces outside of us.
C) Both “nature” and “nurture” determine behavior.
D) Behavior is determined only by “nurture,” or social upbringing—biology has nothing to do with it.
Answer: C
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