Decades of research has shown that John Locke's idea that the human mind is a blank slate at birth is
A) accurate.
B) true in the context of personality disorders.
C) inaccurate.
D) dependent on the area of psychology conducting the research.

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Decades of research in psychology and neuroscience have shown that while the environment plays a crucial role in human development, humans are not born as blank slates. Genetic predispositions, innate reflexes, and early brain development patterns all contribute to shaping who we are, making the idea of the mind as a blank slate at birth inaccurate.

Decades of Research Has Shown That John Locke's Idea That