Nature vs. Nurture Flashcards

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Explain the term nurture.

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The idea that our behaviour is the influence of our environment and upbringing. behaviour is determined by our experiences after birth. such as the food we eat, physical activity and social factors, such as family environment and peer group influence.

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Explain the term nature.

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Nature is the idea that our behaviour is determined by our biological make-up. Essentially our behaviour is determined at birth and beyond our control.

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