Question

which of the following terms represents the debate between genetic and environmental influences on behavior?
a. stability versus change
b. continuity versus stages
c. nature versus nurture
d. general versus multiple
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

In the field of psychology (a sub - field of Social Science), the "nature versus nurture" debate specifically focuses on the relative contributions of genetic (nature) and environmental (nurture) factors to behavior.

• Option A: "Stability versus change" is about whether certain traits remain stable over time or change.
• Option B: "Continuity versus stages" is related to whether development is a smooth, continuous process or occurs in distinct stages.
• Option D: "General versus multiple" is not a standard major debate in the context of genetic and environmental influences on behavior.

Answer:

C. nature versus nurture