Nature vs. Nurture

If a child has brown eyes when she is born, it would be an example of...

• nature
• nurture 

Most would agree that people are...

• a product of their genetics
• a product of their environment
• a product of their environment and the traits they were born with

If a child develops a liking for sports because she practices playing soccer every day with her dad, it would be evidence of 

• nature
• nurture

The nature vs. nurture idea, scientists and sociologists, would agree is a ______________________ one. 

• controversial
• boring
• agreeable
• simple

The “nature” argument suggests that people socialize and behave in certain ways because of 

• the way they are born
• the way they are raised
• the alignment of the stars
• the cultural expectations of the society

The “nuture” argument suggests that people socialize and behave in certain ways because of 

• the way they are born
• the way they are raised
• the alignment of the stars
• the cultural expectations of the society

Inherited genetic characteristics versus environment and social learning is also called

• achievement versus failure.
• nature versus nurture.
• resocialization versus instinct.
• looking-glass self versus generalized other.

What is the correct order from largest to smallest?

• DNA, chromosomes, genes

• DNA, genes, chromosomes

• genes, DNA, chromosomes

• chromosomes, DNA, genes

The "nature' part of the nature/nurture controversy refers to:

• the behavioral we acquired throughout our lives

• the environment

• the biological dispositions we're born with

• the outside world

Which of the following is the best example of "nature" in the N v. N debate?

• living in an urban environment

• prenatal care

• being raised in a bilingual home

• genetic makeup