U.1: Nature vs Nurture Flashcards
what is nature (hereditary factors) ?
Factors that influence development, which are genetically passed down from biological parents to their children.
what is nurture (environmental factors) ?
Factors from an individual’s physical or social surroundings that influence development.
explain the role of genetics.
People whose biological parents have disorder will increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Genes are also believed to influence the ones of some psychological disorders.
what are some environmental variables?
- Childhood experiences.
- How we are raised.
- Social relationships.
- Surrounding culture.
in psychology, what is the definition of environment?
It is used to refer to all the experiences, objects and events to which we are exposed throughout our entire lifetime.
explain environmental factors.
Environmental factors play an important role in shaping psychological development as the influence of these factors are less obvious or significant than others but still remain impactful for the upbringing of a person.
define maturation.
The developmental process in which is automatic and internally programmed.
define genetic predisposition.
An increased likelihood to develop certain traits, including diseases, if certain conditions are met.
define blank slate.
The idea that humans are born without developmental predispositions and are shaped by experiences.
define role of maturation.
Refers to the orderly and sequential development changes which occur in the nervous system and other bodily structures controlled by our genes.
what is nurture vs nature?
Both hereditary and environmental factors that interact to shape human development.
