Most psychologists now agree that behaviour is the product of both nature and nurture. An example of this interaction is that:
A) if the environment can prevent a gene from "expressing" itself, that gene will have little influence on behaviour
B) genes focus our attention on aspects of the environment that are required for our survival
C) if nature has not prepared us to respond to a particular environmental stimulus, we cannot learn to respond to it
D) if the environment is inconsistent with our innate reactions, we will be unable to adapt to the changes

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This statement demonstrates the idea that both nature (genes) and nurture (environment) interact to influence behavior. In this scenario, if an individual has a particular gene that may contribute to a certain behavior, but the environment prevents the expression of that gene, then the gene will have little influence on behavior. This shows how environmental factors can interact with genetics to influence behavior.

Most Psychologists Now Agree That Behaviour Is the Product of Both