CTET PAPER I 2019 · PYQ · Heredity and Environment · easy
The primary cause of individual variations is
A.the genetic code received by the individuals from birth parents.
B.the inborn characteristics.
C.the environmental influences.
D.the complex interplay between the heredity and the environment.✓ Correct
Explanation
Individual variations result from the complex interplay between heredity (genetic factors) and environment (experiences, culture, nutrition, education, etc.). Modern developmental psychology firmly rejects the nature-versus-nurture dichotomy in favor of an interactionist view. Genes provide a range of potential, but environmental factors determine which potentials are realized and how. This bidirectional influence creates the rich diversity observed among individuals.
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