Dr. Smith believes people who are very aggressive have become so because of their life experiences. Dr. Jones believes people are more or less aggressive from birth because of genetic factors. What issue in developmental psychology is highlighted by their disagreement?

a) nature and nurture
b) cognition and emotion
c) classical and operant conditioning
d) cross-sectional studies and longitudinal design

a

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a) Life space b) Life span Consider This: Our roles in society are more complex than work alone. LO 7.1: Explain the importance of careers in adult life and gendered career patterns c) Maintenance Consider This: Our roles in society are more complex than work alone. LO 7.1: Explain the importance of careers in adult life and gendered career patterns d) Establishment Consider This: Our roles in society are more complex than work alone. LO 7.1: Explain the importance of careers in adult life and gendered career patterns

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"____________ aggression" is a form of aggression in which a person's intention is to cause

harm to another person whereas in "______________ aggression" the person's aggression is for the purpose of achieving a secondary goal. a. Reactive, hostile b. Proactive, reactive c. Direct, instrumental d. Physical, verbal e. Hostile, instrumental

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