Question

question 3 of 30
the tabula rasa concept:

a. says we build upon our biological traits.

b. states that we are born a blank slate.

c. states that learning is a result of innate talent.

d. says everyone has a hidden, inner life.

Explanation:

The "tabula rasa" (Latin for "blank slate") concept, associated with thinkers like John Locke, posits that individuals are born with a mind that is essentially empty (a blank slate) and that knowledge and characteristics are acquired through experience and learning. Option A is incorrect as tabula rasa downplays innate biological traits as the main source of development. Option C is wrong because tabula rasa emphasizes learning from experience, not innate talent. Option D has no connection to the tabula rasa concept, which is about the origin of knowledge/character, not inner lives.

Answer:

B. states that we are born a blank slate.