Nature vs Nurture 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyIssues and debatesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: AnnagcCreated on: 08-06-19 11:12 What is the nature side of the debate? The view that all behaviour is determined by our biology such as genes, as well as evolutionary explanations as behaviour is needed for survival 1 of 8 What did Bowlby suggest about attachment behaviours? They are displayed because they ensure the survival of the infant 2 of 8 Strengthd of nature debate (including Bowlby) Bowlby's explanation doesn't ignore environmental influences as infants attach more to adults who respond sensitively 3 of 8 Limitations of the nature side of the debate It is reductionist, it is deterministic, behaviour which appears to be nature could be nurture e.g. a mother's diet whilst she is pregnant 4 of 8 What is the nurture side of the debate? The view that all behaviour is learnt and influenced by external factors, it is supported by the behaviourist approach 5 of 8 Strengths of the nurture side of the debate Empirical evidence shows that bevaiour is learnt and can be modified through conditioning 6 of 8 Limitations od nurture side of the debate Even learning may have a genetic basis, it is reductionist 7 of 8 Interactionist approach It is limiting to describe behaviour in terms of either nature or nurture e.g. a diathesis stress model is used to explain SZ 8 of 8
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