Explanations that rely on ______ indicate that inborn genetic endowments or heredity, maturational processes, and evolution are causes of developmental change. In contrast, explanations that point to ______ suggest that individuals are molded by the physical and social environment in which they are raised.
A) nurture; nature
B) nature; nurture
C) continuities; discontinuities
D) discontinuities; continuities

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first blank refers to nature, which includes genetics, maturational processes, and evolution as factors that influence developmental change. The second blank refers to nurture, which includes the physical and social environment in which individuals are raised.

Explanations That Rely on ______ Indicate That Inborn Genetic Endowments