What is meant by ‘nature’ in the ‘nature-nurture’ controversy?

Correct option is B

‘Nature’ refers to the genetic and biological inheritance that individuals are born with, as opposed to ‘nurture,’ which refers to the environmental influences on development.
Information Booster:
· The nature-nurture debate concerns whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) plays a bigger role in human development.
· Nature includes aspects such as physical appearance, temperament, and innate abilities.
· Nurture refers to upbringing, social interactions, and cultural influences.
· Most psychologists agree that both nature and nurture interact to shape development.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Environment: The environment is associated with the 'nurture' side of the debate.
· (c) Temperament: While temperament has a genetic basis, it is influenced by both nature and nurture.
· (d) Complex forces: These refer to environmental (nurture) factors that affect development.