Nature vs. Nurture  

• Nature and Nurture
• Intellect
• Intelligence Levels
• Intelligence Tests
• Genetics
• Genotype
• Heredity
• Genotype-Environment Interaction

Health Central Network  (1/1/2004)

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"Controversial issue concerning the relative importance of heredity (called nature) versus environment (called nurture) in the development of normal and abnormal behavior." (Dictionary of Behavioral Science)

• Can the traits we are born with be influenced by the environment we live in?

• Does intelligence depend on genetics?

• What role do prenatal factors play in human development?

• Do nutrition, mental stimulation, and opportunities to learn impact intelligence and behavior?

• Is poverty a function of inherited low intelligence?

• What is social engineering?  Can it be used to alter class and race discrepancies?

• What impact has sociobiology had on the nature/nurture (heridity/environment) debate?

• Compare the beliefs of cultural relativists and evolutionary biologists.

• Is criminal behavior determined by genes?

• Is sexuality determined by genes?

•  Is there a gay gene or is homosexuality caused by social forces?

• Could the results of genetic research contribute to genetic discrimination?

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