In the context of human development, _____ refers to the individual's environmental and social experiences.

A) nature
B) nurture
C) genetics
D) genealogy

Nurture refers to the environmental and social experiences of an individual, which can influence their development, behavior and personality. It includes factors such as upbringing, education, culture, social interactions, and experiences. Nature, on the other hand, refers to the individual's genetic makeup and innate characteristics. Genetics refers to the study of inherited traits and genes, while genealogy refers to the study of family history and ancestry.