Which statement would biosocial theory support?

• A. Behavior is shaped by an interaction of genetic predispositions and life experiences.
• B. Behavior is fixed at birth.
• C. Biology has no role in behavior.
• D. Socioeconomic status alone decides behavior.

Answer: (A)

Biosocial theory views behavior as the result of a dynamic interplay between biology and environment. Genes contribute predispositions—such as temperament and arousal levels—while life experiences, caregiving, culture, and learning shape how these predispositions are expressed. This perspective rejects biology alone as destiny and also rejects the idea that environment alone determines behavior. It also recognizes that factors like socioeconomic status influence behavior, but only within the broader context of their interaction with biological tendencies. So the statement that behavior is shaped by an interaction of genetic predispositions and life experiences best captures what biosocial theory describes.