CLEP Intro to Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: B - The nature view of human behavior asserts that it is mostly in the genes while the nurture view asserts that the environment plays an equal if not greater role.
Key Takeaway: The nature vs. nurture debate is one of the longest running debates in psychological research. Human behavior ranging from aggression to altruism is studied as a function of both individual makeup (nature) and environmental influence (nurture). Recent research shows that human behavior is in fact a result of an interaction between the two. In other words, the person’s nature makes him or her more susceptible to the influence of environmental factors.