In psychology the nature-nurture debate refers to the relative influences of __________________?

Correct answer: B. genes and environment

  • A. paternal genes and maternal care
  • B. genes and environment
  • C. genotype and phenotype
  • D. genotype and karyotype

Explanation

The nature-nurture debate concerns how heredity, represented by genes, and experience or environment jointly influence development and behaviour. The other pairs describe genetic concepts rather than the central debate.

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