The nature-nurture debate

Question 1

What is the nature nurture debate?

Answer 1

The extent to which aspects of behaviour are a product of inherited or acquired characteristics.

Question 2

What does heredity mean?

Answer 2

The genetic transmission of both mental and physical characteristics from one generation to another.

Question 3

How does the environment link to the nature/nurture debate?

Answer 3

Any environmental influences e.g prenatal, foods you may eat, your upbringing etc.

Question 4

What would an interactionist approach believe?

Answer 4

A way to explain behaviour in terms of both biological and psychological factors.
E.G Both heredity and the environment may impact behaviour.