Question
Late20th century thinking says we are born with an empty
mind and our parents, teachers and environment dictate our attitudes and choices. New research into the brain and its development now reveals that our minds are configured like a computer at around six to eight weeks after conception. Our basic ‘operating system’ is in place and several ‘programmes’ are also installed so that when we are born we come pre-packaged, ____________________ From the given options choose the one which completes the paragraph in the most appropriate waySolution
Solution: Since the sentence talks about programmes being installed, Option 1 is the best one that could continue the sentence.
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