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According to the issues on human development, what is the relationship between nature and nurture?
According to the issues on human development, what is the relationship between nature and nurture?
- Nature is the primary factor, while nurture only plays a minor role.
- Nature and nurture are independent of each other in human development.
- Nurture solely determines development, with nature having no influence.
- Nature and nurture interact and cooperate to shape development. (correct)
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of continuity in human development?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of continuity in human development?
- A caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
- A seedling gradually growing into an acacia tree. (correct)
- A sudden shift in personality after a traumatic event.
- An abrupt change in cognitive abilities during adolescence.
In the context of human development, what does the stability versus change issue explore?
In the context of human development, what does the stability versus change issue explore?
- Whether early experiences permanently shape us or we evolve. (correct)
- Whether genetics or environment is more influential.
- Whether individuals maintain consistent traits throughout life.
- Whether development occurs gradually or in distinct stages.
Which statement reflects the understanding that development is not solely based on nature or nurture?
Which statement reflects the understanding that development is not solely based on nature or nurture?
According to the issues on human development, what is required for a person to exist?
According to the issues on human development, what is required for a person to exist?
If a child excels academically due to both their inherited aptitude and the encouragement they receive from their teachers, this exemplifies:
If a child excels academically due to both their inherited aptitude and the encouragement they receive from their teachers, this exemplifies:
How does the concept of discontinuity explain individual development?
How does the concept of discontinuity explain individual development?
Which research approach would best address the 'stability vs. change' issue in personality development?
Which research approach would best address the 'stability vs. change' issue in personality development?
If development is like that of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, which issue on human development is it closely related to?
If development is like that of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, which issue on human development is it closely related to?
In terms of issues on human development, what does influence human intelligence, temperament, height, weight, and ability to read?
In terms of issues on human development, what does influence human intelligence, temperament, height, weight, and ability to read?
Flashcards
Nature vs. Nurture
Nature vs. Nurture
The debate over the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development.
Continuity vs. Discontinuity
Continuity vs. Discontinuity
The question of whether development involves gradual, cumulative changes or distinct, stage-like transformations.
Stability vs. Change
Stability vs. Change
Examines whether our early personality traits and characteristics persist through life or whether we evolve into different people as we age.
Interaction of Nature and Nurture
Interaction of Nature and Nurture
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Necessity of Genes and Environment
Necessity of Genes and Environment
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Cooperation of Heredity and Environment
Cooperation of Heredity and Environment
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Study Notes
Issues on Human Development - Module 3
- Heredity and environment interact extensively, influencing human traits; determining which is more important is like choosing between the height and width of a rectangle.
Nature versus Nurture
- This considers the influences on human development; it looks at whether nature or nurture is more significant.
- Nature refers to an individual's biological inheritance.
- Nurture refers to an individual's environmental experiences.
Continuity versus Discontinuity
- Development may involve gradual, cumulative change (continuity) or distinct changes (discontinuity).
- Consider if development is like a seedling gradually growing into an acacia tree, or more like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.
Stability vs. Change
- Is development best described as involving stability or as involving change?
- Reflect on whether early experiences define an individual, or whether people evolve significantly throughout their life.
Development Factors
- Development isn’t solely nature or nurture, continuity or discontinuity, or complete stability or constant change.
- "The key to development is the interaction of nature and nurture rather than either factor alone" (Rutter, 2001 as quoted by Santrock, 2002).
Genes and Environment
- Genes and environment are both necessary for a person to exist; lacking either means that a person cannot fully develop (Scarr and Weinberg, 1980, quoted by Santrock, 2002).
- Heredity and environment work together to shape traits like intelligence, temperament, height, weight, and literacy.
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