Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) The Greek philosopher Aristotle first defined psychology as the "scientific study of behavior and mental processes."
B) In contemporary psychology, the nature-nurture issue explores the influence of heredity versus the influence of environmental factors on behavior.
C) The mind-body issue has now been settled and psychologists no longer explore the relationship between mental activity and the brain.
D) The principle of interactive dualism was formulated by Aristotle more than 2,000 years ago.

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This statement accurately reflects the nature-nurture issue in contemporary psychology. Option A incorrectly attributes the definition of psychology to Aristotle, while option C is false since the mind-body issue remains a central focus in modern psychology. Option D is also false as interactive dualism was not formulated by Aristotle.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE