Question

dr. kim takes a strong nature position with regard to the origins of intellectual disabilities. therefore, they would most likely believe that intellectual disability is due to ____________.

○ parenting style
○ genetics and heredity
○ exposure to toxins
○ exposure to disease

Explanation:

The "nature" perspective in discussions about intellectual disabilities emphasizes biological and genetic factors. Genetics and heredity are biological/genetic in nature. Parenting style is more of a "nurture" (environmental) factor. Exposure to toxins and disease are environmental/ external factors (also "nurture" - related in the nature - nurture debate).

Answer:

genetics and heredity