Two psychologists debate the nature-nurture problem. What is the topic of their debate?
A)The relative role of the endocrine system and the central nervous system in reflexive responses
B)The ethical concerns of using invasive experimental techniques in studying the brain
C)The pros and cons of the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systems
D)The role of hemispheric lateralization in the development of handedness
E)The influence of genetics versus environment in human behavior

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The nature-nurture debate concerns the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities ("nature," i.e., genetic or hereditary factors) versus personal experiences ("nurture," i.e., learned or environmental factors) in determining or causing individual differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Two Psychologists Debate the Nature-Nurture Problem