this debate is concerned with the extent to which aspects of behaviour are a product t of inherited or acquired characteristics
nature-nurture debate
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the genetic transmission of mental and physical characteristics from one generation to another
heredity
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any influence on human behaviour that is non-genetic. this may range from pre-natal influences in the womb to cultural and historical influences
environment
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the idea that nature and nurture are linked to such an extent that it does not make sense to separate the two, so researchers instead study how they interact and influence each other
the interactionist approach
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things that are caused by innate influences
nature
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things that are a result of learning/ environmental influences
nurture
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the genetic transmission of mental and physical characteristics from one generation to another
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heredity
Card 3
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any influence on human behaviour that is non-genetic. this may range from pre-natal influences in the womb to cultural and historical influences
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Card 4
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the idea that nature and nurture are linked to such an extent that it does not make sense to separate the two, so researchers instead study how they interact and influence each other
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