1. Y2 Nature vs Nurture Debate TEST 2

According to the nature side of the debate, what causes behaviour?

• Upbringing and environment

• Education and socialization

• Personal choices and experiences

• Genetics and biology

Answer explanation

According to the nature side of the debate, genetics and biology are believed to be the main causes of behavior.

Why is the genetic disorder of PKU an example of how both nature and nurture work together to shape human behaviour? 

• PKU is an example of how both nature (genetics) and nurture (diet) interact to shape human behavior.

• PKU is a result of social interactions

• PKU is not influenced by genetics

• PKU is caused by environmental factors only

Answer explanation

PKU is an example of how both nature (genetics) and nurture (diet) interact to shape human behavior.

What is meant by the term genetic relatedness?

Answer explanation

Genetic relatedness refers to the degree of genetic similarity between individuals or species, indicating how closely they are related in terms of their genetic makeup.

Why does twin research cast doubt on the relative importance of the 'nature' side of the debate?

• Twin research shows that environmental factors have no effect on twins, supporting the nature side of the debate.

• Twin research has no impact on the nature side of the debate.

• Twin research shows that differences in traits between identical twins indicate the importance of environmental factors, casting doubt on the relative importance of genetic influence.

• Twin research indicates that identical twins always have the same traits, proving the dominance of genetic influence.

Answer explanation

Twin research shows that differences in traits between identical twins indicate the importance of environmental factors, casting doubt on the relative importance of genetic influence.

In a classroom discussion, Chloe and Kiara are debating which approach in psychology most favours the ‘nature’ side of the debate. Which approach are they discussing?

Why is Bowlby’s theory of attachment an example of nature?

Answer explanation

Bowlby's theory of attachment is an example of nature because it emphasizes the biological basis of attachment behaviors and the innate drive for infants to form attachments for survival.

Which approach in psychology most favours the ‘nurture’ side of the debate?

Answer explanation

The behaviorist approach in psychology most favors the 'nurture' side of the debate by emphasizing the impact of classical & operant conditioning on behaviour.

What does the interactionist approach believe about the causes of behaviour?

Answer explanation

The interactionist approach believes that behavior is caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Why is the genetic disorder of PKU an example of how both nature and nurture work together to shape human behaviour?

Answer explanation

PKU is a genetic disorder that requires a specific diet for management, showing how genetic predisposition interacts with environmental factors (nurture) to influence behavior.

Someone who inherits a gene that predisposes them to be good at playing a musical instrument is likely to be in an environment with other musicians and musical equipment.

 What type of interaction is this?

Answer explanation

Nature influencing nurture:

REACTIVE: This is where inherited characteristics lead to different treatment from others