Nature- Nurture Debate Flashcards
Nature- nurture debate
Extent aspects of behavior =
Product of inherited
Or acquired characteristics
Heredity
Genetic transmission of
Mental x phys charas
From one generation to another
Environment
Influence on behaviour
that isn’t genetic
E.g. society
Interactionist approach
Explain behaviour
Via range of factors
E.gm bio x psych
= factors combine
NATURE
Behaviour product of
Innate bio genetic factors
Determined by heredity
Natavistic
Vulnerability of illness- Gottsman x 9% siblings schiz
NURTURE
Tabula rasa’
Product of environment
Pre x post natal impact
E.g. behaviourist
Relative importance of heredity x environment
Never 100% concordance
Not just one or other in debate
Interactionist needed
Diathesis stress model
Underlying vulnerability
Triggered by stressor
Leads to onset of disorder
AO3: ✅ IRL apply
OCD heritable
Genetic councillong
PPL can get advice if high risk of developing
E.g. how to prevent or manage
Understand= ++ Q of L
AO3: ❌ Cannot be pulled apart
Plumin 1994
People create nurture by choosing based on nature
Intertwined
E.g. kind w kind ppl
Both need to be integrated