comparison of approaches-criterion: nature-nurture debate

Question 1

what are the 6 AO1 points you must know for the comparison of approaches- criterion- the nature nurture debate?

Answer 1

-Humanistic approach and nature + nurture
- Biological approach and na
-Behaviourist approach and nurture
-Cognitive approach and nature + nurture
-Psychodynamic approach and nature + nurture
-Social Learning Theory and nurture

Question 2

How does the humanistic approach view nature and nurture?

Answer 2

Both — the drive to self-actualise is innate (nature) but shaped by experiences (nurture)

Question 3

How does the biological approach view nature and nurture?

Answer 3

Strongly nature — behaviour is due to genes, hormones, and brain structure.

Question 4

How does the behaviourist approach view nature and nurture?

Answer 4

Focuses on nurture — behaviour is learned from the environment.

Question 5

How does the cognitive approach view nature and nurture?

Answer 5

Both — we are born with cognitive abilities (nature), but schemas form through experience (nurture).

Question 6

How does the psychodynamic approach view nature and nurture?

Answer 6

Both — biological drives (nature) and early childhood experiences (nurture) shape behaviour.

Question 7

How does Social Learning Theory view nature and nurture?

Answer 7

Mainly nurture — behaviour learned through observation and imitation, though biological ability to imitate is recognised.