During activity week at a school in Nagpur, the counsellor noted three things. Farhan, the class topper, often snapped at team-mates during group work. Kavya, an average scorer, noticed from a friend's voice and face that she was upset, stayed calm herself and helped the group settle its quarrel. Kavya's father, a carpenter, had taken the doors and shelves of an old cupboard and made a study table for her. Joseph, whose parents are both musicians, began making up tunes as a small child; his songs grew richer after he joined a music club, got coaching and was praised by friends.
Which of the following best explains the growth of Joseph's talent?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Heredity sets the limits of his creative potential; environmental factors largely decide how much of it is realised and in what form
Option (1) Environmental factors set the limits of his creative potential; heredity largely decides how much of it is realised and in what form — Incorrect. This reverses the two roles. The limits come from heredity; and the environment largely decides how much of the potential is realised.
Option (2) Heredity sets the limits of his creative potential and largely decides its form; environmental factors decide how much of it is realised — Incorrect. Heredity does set the limits, but the <strong>form and direction</strong> creativity takes is largely decided by environmental factors.
Option (3) Heredity sets the limits of his creative potential; environmental factors largely decide how much of it is realised and in what form — Correct. Joseph's musical parents point to heredity; the club, coaching and praise point to the environment. Heredity sets the <strong>limits</strong> of creative potential. <strong>How much</strong> of it is realised, when, and in what <strong>form and direction</strong> is largely decided by environmental factors such as training, family support and peer influence.
Option (4) Heredity sets the limits of his creative potential and largely decides how much of it is realised; environmental factors decide its form — Incorrect. Heredity does set the limits, but <strong>how much</strong> of the potential is realised is largely decided by environmental factors such as motivation and training.
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