Test: Influence of Heredity and Development - CTET & State TET MCQ

There has been a steady increase in students' average performance on IQ tests in the last few decades, it shows the environment brings variations in the development.
 

A learning environment could be managed in three ways:

• Self-directed learning: It occurs when an individual takes responsibility for his/her learning. The primary responsibility of the planning, executing, and evaluating a learning experience is on the individual's shoulder.
• Collaborative learning: Students working together in a group is known as a collaborative or cooperative learning practice. For some students, learning can be made more effective by engaging them in group activities rather than learning individually.
• Learning-style preference: It includes cognitive, affective, and physiological factors that influence the way a learner interacts with the learning environment. A teacher has to ensure a considerable variety in the teaching methodologies to ensure optimum levels of learning in each student.

Hence, we conclude that the above statement supports the role of the environment in the development of a child

To determine if they fall under 'nature' or 'nurture':

• General knowledge (A) is primarily acquired through environmental factors such as education, reading, and experiences. This means it is influenced by nurture.
• Fitness and stamina (B) can be influenced by genetics (nature) but are also significantly developed through training, diet, and lifestyle, which are environmental factors (nurture). This means it is influenced by nurture as well.

Thus, the correct answer is: Both A and B can be categorized under ‘nurture’.