Question

hereditary factors that influence cognitive development consist of ______.
a. environments that promote strong sibling relationships
b. genetically transmitted characteristics inherited from ones parents
c. parenting styles practiced by the caregiver
d. physiological changes that happen in the brain

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define hereditary factors

Hereditary factors refer to biological traits and genetic information passed down from parents to their offspring.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A (environments) and Option C (parenting styles) represent environmental influences (nurture), not hereditary ones.
• Option D (physiological changes in the brain) can be influenced by both genes and environment, but does not define hereditary factors.
• Option B directly defines hereditary factors as genetically transmitted characteristics inherited from parents.

Answer:

• A. environments that promote strong sibling relationships
• B. genetically transmitted characteristics inherited from one's parents (Correct answer)
• C. parenting styles practiced by the caregiver
• D. physiological changes that happen in the brain