Question

although __________ emphasize environment, they almost totally deny the influence of biological variables on development.
(1 point)

○ psychoanalysts

○ cognitive theorists

○ behaviorists

○ developmental psychologists

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Psychoanalysts focus on unconscious and early childhood experiences, not mainly on environment vs. biological variables.
• Cognitive theorists study mental processes like thinking, not primarily environment and denying biological influence.
• Behaviorists emphasize environmental factors (like conditioning) and often downplay biological influences on development.
• Developmental psychologists consider multiple factors (including biological and environmental) in development.

So behaviorists match the description of emphasizing environment and denying biological influence on development.

Answer:

C. behaviorists