Lesson 4 - Nature or nurture debate

Question 1

nature

Answer 1

genetics plays a more significant role

Question 2

nurture

Answer 2

environment and experience are more influential

Question 3

Nature roots

Answer 3

its rooted in nativist theory which suggests that knowledge and ability are innate

Question 4

nurture roots

Answer 4

based on empiricist theory which argues that knowledge comes from learning and experience

Question 5

weaknesses of the nature v nurture debate

Answer 5

-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)