Some researchers argue that genetics is the primary cause of personality traits, whereas other researchers argue that environmental factors cause personality traits. This disagreement is generally known as the __________ debate.
A) nature-nurture
B) situation-context
C) person-situation
D) extraversion-introversion

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The nature-nurture debate is the disagreement over whether genetics (nature) or environmental factors (nurture) are the primary cause of personality traits. Option B (situation-context) and option D (extraversion-introversion) are not relevant to this particular debate, and option C (person-situation) refers to a different debate about whether personality or situational factors have a greater influence on behavior.

Some Researchers Argue That Genetics Is the Primary Cause of Personality