Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer:Nature and Nurture.

Explanation:

Nature and nurture is the part of developmental psychology. Nature is defined as the genetic inherited characteristics and traits for mind's development that are gained from parents and grandparents .

Nurture is described as the traits that are gained from the environment that creates a impact on development of mind.

As per the mentioned situation, difference of opinion in Dr Smith's and Dr. Jones belief's is based on nature and nurture concept. Dr. Smith's thought depicts aggressive behavior of a person is due to the nurturing traits.

Whereas Dr. Jones belief display that aggressive nature is gained from the genetic factors by birth that is due to nature.