During her intake interview, Jody's psychiatrist asks for a familial history of mental disorders as well as for details about her childhood.The psychiatrist is gathering information related to the influence of _____ on development.

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By asking about Jody's familial history of mental disorders and details about her childhood, the psychiatrist is gathering information related to both biology (inherited mental health conditions) and environment (experiences during childhood that may contribute to the development of mental health conditions). This suggests that the psychiatrist is interested in understanding the influence of both biology and environment on Jody's development. The other answer choices, cognitive acuity and coping skills, are not relevant to the information being gathered in this particular scenario.

During Her Intake Interview, Jody's Psychiatrist Asks for a Familial