Teaching Development Child Growth and Development Concepts, Principles and Influences Question Bank Past Year Questions Paper-1

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    Which one of the following statements is true regarding the role of heredity and environment in human development? [CTET-Feb. -2014-II]

    A) The role of environment is almost fixed, whereas the impact of heredity can be altered

    B) The theories based on the 'behaviorism' are largely based on the role of 'nature' in human development

    C) The relative effects of heredity and environ- ment vary in different areas of development

    D) The policy of compensatory discrimination of the Government of India is based on the role of 'nature' in human development

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    All that we inherit from our parents and forefathers is called heredity and the environment is everything that affects the individual except the gens. Both have a very important role in development. In physical development, heredity is more important than environment, while in social development environment is more important.


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