Plato's assumption that certain ideas are inborn is most directly relevant to the controversy over the relative contributions of

A) conscious and unconscious thoughts.
B) observation and introspection.
C) nature and nurture.
D) basic and applied research.

Inborn Ideas

Concepts believed to be present in the mind from birth, a notion central to some philosophical theories of knowledge.

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, known for his profound influence on Western thought, particularly in the fields of ethics, metaphysics, and political theory.

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.