Nature and Nurture (Historical Debate) Flashcards
1
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Define nature nurture
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The degree to which human behaviour is determined by genetics/biology (nature) or a result of learned or environmental influences (nurture)
2
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Describe the N+N historical debate
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A debate having a long history - showing the views of the Nativists and Empiricists
3
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Who are the Nativists?
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Support nature
4
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Who is the philosopher that supported Nature?
A
Descartes
5
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Describe the nativist view
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Argue that human characteristics (& some aspects of knowledge) are innate as a result of heredity
6
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Who are the empiricists ?
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Support nature
7
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Who is the philosopher that supported Nurture?
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Locke
8
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Describe the empiricists view
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Our environment influences our characteristics
