Which of the following best reflects the modern scientific approach to the nature-nurture question?
A) Why does environment have so little influence over behavior compared to genes?
B) How do genes and environment interact to produce behavior?
C) Why do genes have so little influence over behavior compared to genes?
D) Is nature or nurture more important for determining behavior?

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The modern scientific approach recognizes that both genes and environment interact to produce behavior. It is no longer a question of nature versus nurture, but rather how nature and nurture work together. Option A and C are not reflective of the current scientific understanding, as they make inaccurate assumptions about the relative influence of genes and environment. Option D is also not reflective of the current scientific approach, as it assumes one factor is more important than the other.

Which of the Following Best Reflects the Modern Scientific Approach