Question

The influences of nature on development refer to:

A.environmental influences

B.genetic influences

C.parental attitudes

D.teratogens

Answer 1

Answer: A. environmental influences

A development in terms of biology is a gradual process of changes that occurs in an organism until the organism attains maturity or adulthood. Development can be physiological and mental development. Environmental influences are influences of nature on development. Some of the environmental influences are nutrition, altitude, temperature and climate. For example sunny weather conditions in a region can induce dark complexion in the habitants.

Answer 2

Answer:

The other answer is incorrect, it is B. Genetic Influences

Explanation:

If you think about what nature means compared to nurture, it is our biology. The things out of our control such as our genetics. Environmental factors fall into the nurture category and thus, is incorrect.