According to research conducted by Ridley (1999),how could individuals such as Adolf Hitler,Paul Bernardo,and Robert Pickton commit such acts according to the "nature versus nurture" debate?
A)These individuals were born (nature)to commit such horrendous acts.It was in their genetic makeup.
B)Their behaviours are the result of the interaction of nature and nurture.
C)The behaviour of these individuals is best attributed to "nurture" and the influence of their parents.
D)The behaviour of these individuals is best explained by their exposure to teratogens in childhood.

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Ridley's research suggests that both nature (genetic factors) and nurture (environmental factors) contribute to the development of behaviors like those exhibited by Hitler, Bernardo, and Pickton. It is likely that a combination of genetic predispositions and exposure to certain environmental factors contributed to their behaviors. Therefore, the best choice would be B.

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