Nature versus nurture is a \u201chot topic\u201d in the world of psychology and the balance of each side\u2019s contribution has long been debated. Consider the information provided in your textbook and recent research to discuss this topic.<\/p>\n
Provide a summary of the nature\/nurture debate.
\nWhat are your own thoughts on nature versus nurture? Did they change at all after reading your text, your classmate\u2019s responses or from completing this assignment?
\nInclude recent research (2017-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).
\nGive 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?
\nomplete the following readings from the textbook, Life-Span Human Development:<\/p>\n
Chapter 2: Genes, Environment, and Development
\nChapter 3: Prenatal Development and Birth
\nChapter 4: Body, Brain, and Health
\nIn addition, refer to the following websites for optional related reading:<\/p>\n
Evolutionary Psychology: A primer
\nMedlinePlus: Genetic Counseling
\nBirth Defects: Center for Disease Control
\nNOVA Online: Odyssey of Life
\nMedlinePlus: Menopause
\nPBS Whole Child
\nEverything You Wanted to Know About Puberty
\nThe video is on You tube Conception to Birth visualized TED
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\nThe nature versus nurture debate is a longstanding one in psychology that centers on the question of how much of our behavior, development, and intelligence is determined by our genes (nature) and how much is determined by our environment (nurture). Both nature and nurture are thought to play a role in shaping who we are, but the extent to which each contributes is still a topic of ongoing research and debate.
\nRecent research has focused on specific behavioral traits, such as aggression and intelligence, to better understand the nature-nurture question. For example, a 2017 study published in the journal “Nature Genetics” found that genetic factors accounted for around 50% of the variation in aggressive behavior, while another 2017 study published in the journal “Intelligence” found that both genetic and environmental factors contributed to intelligence, with genetics accounting for around 50-70% of the variation.
\nMy thoughts on the nature-nurture debate have not changed much after reading my textbook and recent research. I believe that both nature and nurture play a role in shaping who we are, and that the extent to which each contributes varies depending on the trait being studied. I found the research on aggression and intelligence to be consistent with my beliefs, and I did not find any contradictory evidence for the role of nature and nurture for these traits.
\nThe nature versus nurture debate is a complex issue that has been studied for centuries. Research suggests that both nature and nurture play a role in shaping who we are, but the extent to which each contributes varies depending on the trait being studied. It is important to consider both genetic and environmental factors when trying to understand human behavior and development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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