Nature versus Nurture

The nature-versus-nurture debate questions the extent to which a person’s behavior and personality are a product of genetics (i.e., nature) or whether they are a product of upbringing, environment, life experiences, and influences (i.e., nurture).

As a longstanding study in the field of development, this question is critical to explore when consider factors shaping development.

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Think about your behaviors and personality. Do you think these are pre-wired, meaning you inherited these as a result of genetics, or do you feel your personality is a result of your upbringing, your environment, and your life experiences? What is one example of how your development was influenced by nature? What is one example of how your development was shaped by nurture? Which do you think has had more influence on your development nature or nurture? Why?

Nature versus nurture is a “hot topic” in the world of psychology and the balance of each side’s contribution has long been debated. Consider the information provided in your textbook and recent research to discuss this topic.
Provide a summary of the nature/nurture debate.
What are your own thoughts on nature versus nurture? Did they change at all after reading your text, your classmate’s responses or from completing this assignment?
Include recent research (2013-present) on at least two specific behavioral traits that have been studied. If you find non-scholarly sources (e.g., newspaper articles, magazines, etc.) feel free to include them in addition to your scholarly sources. Describe the research (e.g., what they studied and found).
Give your thoughts on the research. Was it surprising? Controversial? Consistent with your beliefs? Did you find contradictory evidence for the role of nature and nurture for the traits you chose?
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