Heredity & Environment
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In the context of the relative roles and interaction of 'Heredity' and 'Environment' in child development, which of the following statements is most authentic and true based on a micro-analysis of genetic inheritance and environmental influences?
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Both heredity and environment play a crucial role in the process of child development. According to modern developmental psychologists, development is neither merely the sum of genetic tendencies nor only of environmental stimuli, but the result of their continuous and complex interaction.
Key Concepts:
- Interactionist Perspective: Development is expressed as Development = Heredity × Environment.
- Interdependence: Genes provide the potential, while the environment determines the extent to which that potential is realized.
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