In the last paragraph of this reading, geneticist Robert Plomin is quoted as saying, "The wave of acceptance of genetic influence on behavior is growing into a tidal wave that threatens to engulf the second message of this research. These same data provide the best available evidence for the importance of environmental influences." Which of the following best restates Plomin's meaning?

a. In addition to focusing on the idea that the genes we are born with influence our personalities, psychologists should also keep in mind that our surroundings and experiences can shape our personalities as well.
b. The field of genetics is expanding with the same speed and destructive force as a tidal wave on the natural environment.
c. The primary message of the nature–nurture debate is that it is pointless to argue about what influences personality development.
d. Those who believe that our genes influence our personalities are mistaken; the environment alone is the deciding factor in explaining why we are the way we are.


a. In addition to focusing on the idea that the genes we are born with influence our personalities, psychologists should also keep in mind that our surroundings and experiences can shape our personalities as well.

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