Dr. Smith believes people who are very aggressive have become so because of their life experiences. Dr. Goldberg believes people are more or less aggressive from birth because of genetic factors. Which of the following terms best describes an issue in human development that is highlighted by their disagreement?

A) nature versus nurture
B) cognition versus emotion
C) classical versus operant conditioning
D) cross-sectional studies versus longitudinal studies

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Emre Bera Akarsu · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The disagreement between Smith and Dr. Goldberg reflects the classic nature versus nurture debate, which discusses the role of genetics versus environmental experiences in shaping human development.

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