Which of the following statement is not correct with reference to individual differences ?

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Accepted Answer

Option 4 is the correct answer because individual differences arise from a combination of both heredity (genes passed down from parents) and environment (experiences, upbringing, culture, etc.). The statement "Individual differences arises only due to heredity" is incorrect because it completely ignores the significant role of environmental factors in shaping individual characteristics and behaviors.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1: No two persons can be exactly alike.** This statement is generally accepted as true. Even identical twins, who share the same genetic makeup, will have different experiences and therefore develop unique individual differences.

*   **Option 2: Individual differences may belong to different areas.** This is correct. Individual differences can manifest in various areas such as intelligence, personality, interests, aptitudes, physical abilities, and learning styles.

*   **Option 3: Individual differences affects dimensions of different development.** This is also correct. Individual differences influence how individuals develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. For example, a child with a natural aptitude for music may develop musical skills more rapidly than a child without that aptitude.