Question

Professor rogal believes that development can be understood only in its social context. rather than being separate entities interacting with the environment, individuals are an inseparable part of their environments. professor rogal's beliefs are consistent with the ____ perspective.

Answer 1

Nurture perspective.

In psychology there is a constant debate over nature vs nurture. Nature suggests that our thoughts and behaviors are shaped by innate biological processes whereas nurtures suggests that behavior is shaped, influenced and created by our environments, in essence external forces are responsible for our development, we are a product of our environment. Social Psychologists tend to favor the nurture perspective.