Nature vs. Nurture

First, read the article, Nature vs Nurture: Are we really born that way?

http://genealogy.about.com/cs/geneticgenealogy/a/nature_nurture.htm

Write your thoughts in a number format on the article. For example, is the information in it similar or different to what the textbook has to say about the Nature-Nurture controversy?

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Do a search on the Internet for more information related to Nature vs Nurture and share the name and URL for one good website or article you found. Give a short summary of the resource you shared.

Nature vs. Nurture

For years psychologists have debated whether our psychological traits and behavior arise from our inherited characteristics (our nature) or from our interactions with the environment (our nurture)—a debate called the nature-nurture controversy.

?a. Discuss ways and give examples of how heredity and environment influence development and behavior.

?b. Describe 3 physical characteristics and 3 behavioral characteristics you possess and explain whether you think each was caused by your heredity or the ???environment in which you grew up.

?c. Select a position on the nature-nurture controversy and describe at least 2 specific research studies to support your position.

Nature vs. Nurture

For years psychologists have debated whether our psychological traits and behavior arise from our inherited characteristics (our nature) or from our interactions with the environment (our nurture)—a debate called the nature-nurture controversy.

?a. Discuss ways and give examples of how heredity and environment influence development and behavior.

?b. Describe 3 physical characteristics and 3 behavioral characteristics you possess and explain whether you think each was caused by your heredity or the ???environment in which you grew up.

?c. Select a position on the nature-nurture controversy and describe at least 2 specific research studies to support your position.