Asked by Jaden Adinkrah on Apr 25, 2024
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Developmental psychologists use the term _____ to refer to a person's genes or biological inheritance.
A) accommodation
B) nurture
C) assimilation
D) nature
Biological Inheritance
The process whereby genetic information is transmitted from parent to offspring, dictating traits and characteristics.
Developmental Psychologists
These are scientists who study how and why human beings change over the course of their life.
- Recognize the role of genetics in development (nature).
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Jacob MartensMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The term used by developmental psychologists to refer to a person's genes or biological inheritance is nature. Choice A (accommodation) and choice C (assimilation) are terms used in Piaget's theory of cognitive development to refer to the ways in which individuals adapt to new information. Choice B (nurture) refers to the environmental factors that influence development.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of genetics in development (nature).