Maria's biological mother consumed drugs while she was pregnant with her. After she was born, Maria was raised in a household where she was put in her playpen all day long and she received little care from her parents. Which debate led by developmentalists would best englobe this situation?

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The situation described involves factors related to both genetics (the biological mother's drug use) and environment (the lack of care and stimulation in her upbringing), which are central to the nature versus nurture debate. This debate discusses the extent to which genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) influence human development.

Maria's Biological Mother Consumed Drugs While She Was Pregnant with Her