A problem with the "nature versus nurture" formulation is that
A) nature is not important to personality.
B) nurture is not important to personality.
C) neither nature nor nurture is important to personality.
D) the "versus" is the problem, i.e., nature and nurture are not opposing forces.

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The best choice is D because the formulation of "nature versus nurture" implies that these two factors are opposing forces that play a role in shaping personality. However, research has shown that both nature (genetics) and nurture (environmental factors) interact with each other to influence personality development. Therefore, the opposition between the two is not accurate, making the "versus" problematic.

A Problem with the "Nature Versus Nurture" Formulation Is That