The fact that humans, like many animal species, display biologically preprogrammed behaviors that have survival value and promote development provides support for _____ theory.

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Ethological theory emphasizes that many biological behaviors are innate and have survival value, such as newborn infants' ability to root for nourishment. This theory focuses on the evolutionary and genetic factors that influence behavior, rather than social or cultural influences (sociocultural theory), environmental influences (bioecological theory), or learning and experience (social learning theory).

The Fact That Humans, Like Many Animal Species, Display Biologically