Nature vs Nurture

Question 1

Define nature theories

Answer 1

• people are governed by instincts and biological. Imperatives
• genes and hereditary factors
• e.g genetics, biological influence

Question 2

Define nurture theories

Answer 2

• society and culture override human genetics and instincts
• social expectations can lead to humans controlling their actions
• environmental variables
• upbringing, social influence, social relationships, surrounding culture

Question 3

Define nativism

Answer 3

• The argument that social characteristics have arisen through evolution
• extremist view

Question 4

Define feral children

Answer 4

• a child who has lived isolated from human contact and care
• evidence in favour of nurture theorists