Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psychology year 11 > Ch.8 Nature-Nurture Influences > Flashcards

Ch.8 Nature-Nurture Influences Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Psychology flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards
1
Q

Define nature?

A

The genetic factors that influence a person’s development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Define nurture?

A

The environmental factors that influence a person’s development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Define heredity

A

Involves the transmission of characteristics from biological parents to their offspring via genes at the time of conception
eg. Blood type, eye and hair colour and more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Define environment

A

Is used to refer to all experiences, objects and events which we are exposed throughout our entire lifetime
eg. Friendship, schooling, religion and many more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Psychology year 11 (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions