Asked by Adrineh Abedi on Sep 29, 2024

Which statement best reflects the roles of heredity and environment in shaping our behaviour

A)  Heredity plays an indirect role by influencing the physiology that interacts with the environment. 
B)  Heredity affects most physical behaviour, and environment affects most psychological behaviour. 
C)  Genes exert their influence on behaviour with little impact from environmental factors. 
D)  Genetic factors have surprisingly little influence on behaviour.

Heredity

The genetic transmission of traits from parents to offspring, influencing physical and sometimes behavioral characteristics.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences that affect the life and development of an organism or population.

Behaviour

Behaviour refers to the actions or reactions of an organism or system, usually in response to external stimuli, encompassing a wide range of activities.

  • Acquire knowledge about how genetic makeup and environmental factors contribute to psychological attributes and conduct.