3. Nature vs Nurture

Question 1

define the nature debate

Answer 1

our behaviour is determined by our biology and genes

Question 2

define the nurture debate

Answer 2

our behaviour is determined by environmental factors

Question 3

list examples of approaches which favour the nurture side

Answer 3

1. behaviourist
2. humanistic

Question 4

what approach is in the middle of the debate

Answer 4

cognitive psychology

Question 5

name the approaches on the nature side

Answer 5

1. Biological approach
2. Psychoanalysis

Question 6

name a limitation of the nature argument

Answer 6

• the transgenerational effect meaning that the environment such as a poor diet during pregnancy can later lead to biological problems

Question 7

list the strengths of the nurture argument

Answer 7

• empirical evidence showed behaviour can be modified through conditioning

Question 8

list the limitations of the nurture argument

Answer 8

learning itself has a genetic basis, this was supported by Quinn who found that fly’s without a specific gene could not be conditioned