Which statement reflects the modern consensus in developmental psychology regarding heredity and environment influences?
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Correct answer: Both heredity and environment matter; their interaction shapes development
Contemporary developmental science acknowledges that development arises from ongoing dynamic interactions between genetic predispositions and environmental context — neither acts alone.
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