Ximena and Chris believe that they don't need to worry about parenting their new son, Brant, because he was born with a good nature and his good nature will determine his outcomes in life. Chris and Ximena's views of parenting are consistent with the __________ of the __________ issue.
A) nature; nature-nurture
B) passive; active-passive child
C) connection; connection of domains
D) discontinuity; continuity-discontinuity

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Chris and Ximena's belief that their son's nature will determine his outcomes in life suggests that they adhere to the nature side of the nature-nurture issue. They believe that innate characteristics are more important than environmental factors in determining their child's development.

Ximena and Chris Believe That They Don't Need to Worry