Lesson 4 - Nature or nurture debate Flashcards
1
Q
nature
A
genetics plays a more significant role
2
Q
nurture
A
environment and experience are more influential
3
Q
Nature roots
A
its rooted in nativist theory which suggests that knowledge and ability are innate
4
Q
nurture roots
A
based on empiricist theory which argues that knowledge comes from learning and experience
5
Q
weaknesses of the nature v nurture debate
A
-interactionist approach suggests that nature and nurture are inseparable
-diathesis stress model
- nurture can influence nature, brain changes in response to experience
- epigenics (lifestyle factors such as smoking and war can be passed on to future generations)