Which of the following alternatives offers the most accurate assessment of the origin of familial retardation in nature on the one hand,or nurture on the other?
A) Familial retardation is almost always genetic in origin,thereby reflecting nature.
B) About 1/3 of the cases of familial retardation have a known basis in biology,or nature.
C) Familial retardation is most often environmental in origin;that is,it reflects nurture.
D) We do not know the extent to which familial retardation reflects nature and nurture.

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While there may be some cases of familial retardation that are genetic in origin (option A), it is not accurate to say that almost all cases are genetic. Similarly, option B suggests that only 1/3 of cases have a biological basis, but this may be an underestimate. Option C implies that environmental factors are the primary cause of familial retardation, which is also not accurate. Therefore, the most accurate choice is D, which acknowledges that we do not have a clear understanding of the relative contributions of nature and nurture to familial retardation.

Which of the Following Alternatives Offers the Most Accurate Assessment