Nature and nurture Flashcards
1
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Define nature
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Physical characteristics which are BIOLOGICALLY determined by GENETIC INHERITANCE
2
Q
Examples of factors determined by nature
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Eye colour, Hair type, Life expectancy, Weight, Height
3
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Define nurture
A
The influences an ENVIRONMENT has on an individual (includes social / environmental factors)
4
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Examples of factors determined by nurture
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Education, Parenting styles, Social class, Exercise
5
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Factors determined by BOTH
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Behavioural tendencies , Personality traits and Mental abilities
6
Q
Define maturation
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A GENETICALLY PROGRAMMED sequence of change
7
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What happens during maturation
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Characteristics and differences which aren’t observed at birth emerge in later life
