Question

3 - nature vs. nurture
learning objective: compare biological and environmental influences on development.
which of the following describes the reaction range?
a.) reaction range measures the abilities of two people as compared in the same environment to see which is higher.
b.) a persons biological predisposition determines their ability.
c.) reaction range is the environment in which a person develops their abilities.
d.) a persons abilities are affected by both their talents (nature) and their environment (nurture).

Explanation:

The reaction - range concept in psychology posits that an individual's phenotype (observable traits and abilities) is a result of the interaction between their genetic potential (nature) and environmental factors (nurture). It is not about comparing two people in the same environment (A is incorrect), nor is it solely about biological predisposition (B is incorrect), and it is not just the environment for development (C is incorrect).

Answer:

D. A person's abilities are affected by both their talents (nature) and their environment (nurture).