nature vs nurture Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
nature
A
influences on our behaviour that are inherited or innate.
heritability is measured using correlation coefficient (conc rate)
2
Q
nurture
A
influences on our behaviour that come from the environment or our experiences of the world- blank slate
3
Q
interactionist approach
A
relative contributions of nature and nurture and how they interact with each other, rather than believing only one causes behaviour
4
Q
diathesis stress model
A
behaviour has a predisposition in our genes but it requires an environmental trigger for it to be expressed (trauma)
5
Q
epigenetics
A
life experiences that can change the way our genes are expressed. environmental influences like lifestyle can leave marks on our DNA
