Nature Vs Nurture Flashcards
1
Q
What is nature
A
Genotype- genetic factors
2
Q
What is nurture
A
Influence of environment
3
Q
What did John Locke say
A
Everyone is a “blank slate “ when they are born. The environment is significant
4
Q
Interactionist approach
A
E.g twin studies share the same genes but can be different due to the
Environment.
Diathesis stress model
5
Q
Identified using different methods
A
Family studies
Adoption studies
Twin studies
6
Q
Examples
A
Psychodynamic- nature and nurture
Biological- both
Cognitive- both
Behaviourist- nurture
Humanistic - nurture
