Nature vs Nurture Debate
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What is hereditary primarily concerned with?

  • Genetic transmission of characteristics (correct)
  • Sociocultural factors affecting behavior
  • Non-genetic influences on behavior
  • Environmental impact on development

    • Which term describes the non-genetic influences on human behavior?

  • Epigenetics
  • Nature
  • Nurture (correct)
  • Genotype

    • What does the interactionist approach emphasize?

  • Nature and nurture are separate influences
  • Nature is more important than nurture
  • Nurture has no impact on behavior
  • Nature and nurture are intertwined (correct)

    • What concept describes the idea that the mind starts as a blank slate?

    <p>Empiricism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does epigenetics refer to?

    <p>The ability for genetic activity to alter the genetic code</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Nature vs Nurture

    • The debate about nature vs. nurture explores how much of our behavior is determined by our genes (nature) and how much is influenced by our environment (nurture).

    Definitions

    • Heredity refers to the passing down of traits from parents to offspring through genetic material.
    • Environment encompasses all non-genetic influences on behavior, including upbringing, culture, and life experiences.
    • The interactionist approach recognizes that nature and nurture are interconnected and influence each other.
    • Nurture emphasizes the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior.
    • Empiricism proposes that individuals are born with a blank slate (tabula rasa) and their knowledge and behavior are shaped solely through learning and experiences from the environment.
    • Epigenetics explores how environmental factors can alter gene expression without changing the underlying DNA sequence. This means that while genes provide a blueprint for behavior, environmental influences can activate or deactivate specific genes.

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    This quiz explores the nature vs. nurture debate, examining how genetics and environment influence behavior. Key concepts such as heredity, environment, and epigenetics are discussed, shedding light on the complex interactions that shape who we are.

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