NATURE-NURTURE DEBATE

Question 1

adoption studies(+)

Answer 1

they separate the competing factors such as whether it’s the environment or biological influences
WALDRAM found genetics for 41% of the variance in aggression

Question 2

counterpoint of adoption studies(-)

Answer 2

not two entities that are separate
PLOMIN people create their own nurture by selecting the environment that is appropriate for their nature
this is called niche-picking

Question 3

epigenetics(+)

Answer 3

WWII 22,000 died of starvation called Dutch Starvation Winter
SUSSER+LIN women who were pregnant during had low weight babies who were 2x likely to have SZ

Question 4

real world application(+)

Answer 4

NESTDAT found OCD to be 0.97 heritability
this creates genetic counselling meaning people can receive advice during their childhood before development and prevention too