Which statement best describes the nature-nurture debate?

A. Most characteristics develop solely from nature or nurture but not both.
B. Most characteristics develop from a combination of nature and nurture.
C. Most characteristics develop from only nature.
D. Most characteristics develop from only nurture.


Answer: B

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a. Rogers b. Skinner c. Maslow d. Adler

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A. Operant conditioning B. Classical conditioning C. Insight learning D. Observational learning

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