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What does 'nature' refer to in the context of human traits?
What is the germinal period in prenatal development?
What is a zygote?
What does 'nurture' refer to in the context of human traits?
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What is the embryonic period in prenatal development?
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Human Traits: Nature vs. Nurture
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Nature refers to biological inheritance and genetic factors that influence human traits and behaviors.
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It encompasses traits such as eye color, height, and predisposition to certain illnesses, shaped by one’s genetic makeup.
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Nurture encompasses environmental influences on individual traits, including experiences, upbringing, culture, and education.
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It highlights how social interactions and external conditions can impact development and personality.
Prenatal Development Stages
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Germinal Period occurs from conception until approximately two weeks after fertilization.
- Characterized by cell division and formation of the blastocyst.
- It ends with implantation of the blastocyst in the uterine wall.
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Zygote is the initial stage of human development, formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg.
- Contains genetic material from both parents, establishing the foundation for the organism's traits.
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Embryonic Period spans from the end of the germinal period through eight weeks of development.
- Major organ systems and structures begin to form during this phase.
- At the end, the developing organism is referred to as an embryo, showing significant growth and differentiation.
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Test your understanding of nature vs. nurture and prenatal development with this quiz. Explore the impact of biological/genetic predispositions and environmental factors on human traits.
