Nature vs Nurture

Question 1

(Nature vs Nurture) Biological Approach

Answer 1

Nature
Behaviour is the result of innate biological factors (genes, hormones, neurotransmitters)

Question 2

(Nature vs Nurture) Behaviourist Approach

Answer 2

Nurture
Humans are born as a tabula rasa (blank slate) and all behaviour is learned

Question 3

(Nature vs Nurture) Social Learning Theory

Answer 3

Nurture
Behaviour is learned through observation and vicarious reinforcement

Question 4

(Nature vs Nurture) Cognitive Approach

Answer 4

Nature + Nurture
Behaviour is the product of information processing which is modified by experience

Question 5

(Nature vs Nurture) Psychodynamic Approach

Answer 5

Mostly Nature
Behaviour is the product of innate drives but is also shaped by early childhood experiences

Question 6

(Nature vs Nurture) Humanistic Approach

Answer 6

Mostly Nurture
Behaviour is shaped by the environment as humans strive to achieve self-actualisation. But the desire to achieve SA is innate (nature)