In the context of 'nature-nurture' debate, which one of the following statements seem appropriate to you?

Options

A. A child is like a black slate whose character can be

moulded by the environment into any shape
B. Children are genetically predisposed to what

they would be like rrespective of whatever

environment they grow up in
C. Environmental influences only have a little value in shaping up a child's behaviour which is

primarily genetically determined
D. Heredity and environment are inseparably interwoven and both influence development

Answer

D

Explanation

The phrase .nature and nurture. in its modern sense was coined by the English Victorian polymath Francis Galton in discussion of the influence of heredity and environment on social advancement. According to Piaget nature and nurture interact to produce cognitive development.