nature vs nurture Flashcards
(6 cards)
what is the nature side of the debate?
- biological
- evolutionary
- innate (behaviour)
- hereditary > passed on > genetics
- biological factors
- genetics, neurotransmitters, brain structures
- twin studies, genetic mapping
- heritability > the likelihood of being predisposed
- maturation and development > stages of development
- evolution > adaptation > survival of the fittest > strongest genes passed on
what is the nurture side of the debate?
- behaviourists
- human behaviour is linked to the environment
- experiences
- interactions
- not biological
- tabula rasa > blank slate > watson
- social problems / family dysfunction
examples of the nature debate in psychology
OCD:
- COMT / SERT
SCHIZOPHRENIA:
- dopamine hypothesis
ATTACHMENT:
- bowlby
- theory off attachment
FORENSICS:
- atavistic
RELATIONSHIPS:
- evolutionary preference in mate selection > reproduction
examples of the nurture debate in psychology
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY:
- phobias
- two-process model
- acquired > CC
- maintained > OC
FORENSIC:
- differential association theory
ATTACHMENT:
- cupboard love theory
- food
- learning theory
RELATIONSHIPS:
- social exchange theory
- rewards
FORENSICS:
- token economies
- dealing with offending behaviour
evaluate the nature side of the debate
RELIABLE (+)
- standardised
- scientific
- quantitative data
- empirical evidence
- can be measured
- able to standardise
- e.g. twin studies, measuring hormones, brain scans
CA
- ignores role of the environment
- incomplete picture
- ignores personal experiences
PRACTICAL VALUE (+)
- measurable
- scientific
- treatment > drug therapy
- epigenetics > interactions > how genetic makeup change overtime
- gene therapy
- preventative
- economic implications
CA
- deterministic
- stigma
- relinquishes responsibility
- labelling
- confounding variables
- separating environment and genetics
- reductionist
- ignores other factors
- not just based on biology and genetics
evaluate the nurture side of the debate
- same issues / strengths as nature
