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Nature and Nurture I

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

Twin studies have always supported the Nature argument

a)

True

b)

False

2.

In Nature vs Nurture controversy, nature refers to:

a)

Heredity

b)

Environment

c)

Plants and animals

3.

In the experiment with monkeys, why did they males prefer trucks, cars, etc?

a)

Because of their bright colors

b)

Because female monkeys had taken the other toys

c)

Because they prefer motion objects

4.

The blank slate theory (Tabula Rasa) is part of:

a)

Nature

b)

Nurture

5.

A person who strictly believes in nature would be called a/an:

a)

Nativist

b)

Environmentalist

c)

Idiot

6.

_____________ is to nature as ____________ is to nurture

a)

Behaviorism/Biopsychology

b)

Biopsychology/Behaviorism

c)

Operant conditioning/Classical Conditioning

7.

In the Stanford Prison Experiment. Why did the experiment have to be ended?

a)

The prisoners became agitated and restless

b)

The guards became depressive and submissive

c)

The prisoners tried to escape

d)

The guards became aggressive and hostile

8.

Diseases can be inherited

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Phrenology is:

a)

A psychological theory based on the belief that the shape of the head, is indicative of a person's character and personality.

b)

A psychological theory based on the study of human humors.

c)

A psychological theory based on the belief that the shape of the head, is indicative of a person's future diseases.

10.

In the debate of Nature vs Nurture, which side is more important?

a)

Nature

b)

Both

c)

Nurture