Question

juanita is adopted. although she knows who her biological parents are, she has never met them. researchers compare her personality with those of both her adoptive and biological parents. the results show that her personality is more similar to those of her biological parents. this would be an argument that personality is more influenced by

o gene mutation.
o nurture.
o nature.
o environment.

Explanation:

In the nature - nurture debate, nature refers to biological/genetic influences. Since Juanita's personality is more similar to her biological parents (whom she has never met, so no environmental/nurture influence from them), it suggests a genetic (nature) influence. Gene mutation is not relevant here as there's no mention of genetic changes. Nurture (environmental upbringing by adoptive parents) and environment (general surroundings) are less likely as her similarity is to biological parents.

Answer:

C. nature