Nature VS Nurture

Question 1

What is the definition of nurture?

Answer 1

Nurture is the argument that is behaviour is learnt, and that the experiences shape us as individuals

Question 2

What is the arguments for nature?

Answer 2

It helps us find the organic causes of human phenomena and so may help us treat and cure

Question 3

What is the arguments against nature?

Answer 3

Too much emphasis on the genes may lead to diminished responsibility of the individual
It’s reductionist

Question 4

What are the arguments for nurture?

Answer 4

Holistic view: it takes into account the role of society and the environment so we can see a fuller picture of the human condition

Question 5

What are the arguments against nurture?

Answer 5

All behaviour cannot be nurture which can be seen through twin studies - genetic tendencies are real and inheritance can have a determined affect.

Question 6

Studies that can be used for this debate?

Answer 6

Against nature: Gottesman and Shields, Pilliavin
For nature: Freud, Raine, Brunner, Daly and Wilson
For nurture: Juby and Farrington, Watson and Raynor, McGrath, Savage and Rumbaugh
Against nurture: Gottesman and Shields,

Question 7

What is the definition of the nature?

Answer 7

Nature refers to the traits, qualities, that a person is born with, and so subsequently are innate. They may be inherited or a result of genes.