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Both camps, continuous development and staged development, are correct in its own way, of course. While it is true that development is a continuous process that never stops, it is also true that there are stages to growth and that developments unfold at predictable times across the life span. The real difference between the two camps is likely the degree of magnification that each applies to its study, with the stage theorists taking a more distant but broader stance and the continuous theorists viewing things from up close.

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Both heredity and the environment contribute to the development process of people, the environment affects the development process because we are exposed to it, and by being exposed to it we learn how to do things. Our environment shapes the way we are and act, an example of a developing process that the environments affects is language, or speech, we learn from hearing seeing and being exposed to it, also accents are an example because people are not born with one, they learn how to speak with an accent because they are being exposed to it. Genes also contribute to the development process, some genes are passed from one generation to another.

The video we watched scientist studied if babies are born knowing what is wrong and what is right. After a few tests the results were the same, and they proved that we are born knowing what is wrong and what is right. It was a very surprising result, proving that from a very small age we know the right and wrong instead or learning it as we grow.

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Herydity is actually passing thegenes like traits ,looks,features and the way that someone communicates from one gen to another. That explains why a person can look so much like their parents or talks like them or have them body language.
Heridity and Environmet are so much related. They have to work with each other ;the genes changes depends on the environment and the effect of the environment depends on the genes they are working with. For example if someone is not tall and he started playing basketball in the time where the genes change, he would be taller after some time.

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Development is the process of growth and change that everyone experiences. babies learn to sit up, and then to crawl and eventually to stand and walk.This is an example of development that happen during a person's life span. Also this is an example that people who think that development is a continuous process that happens gradually and cumulatively use to support their argument. On the other hand some people believes that people pass through stages of life that are qualitatively different from each other. And that it is like walking up the stairs : a series of stages, or steps, that get you to the top of the mountain.

That’s why development can happen in the 2 ways stages or continuity and each one of them have its own roll in the development of the humans.

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Developmental psychologists are concerned with 2 general issues:

1. Way in which heredity and environmental influences contribute to human development.

2. Whether development occurs gradually or in stages.

First lets talk about the difference between heredity and environment. Personality is shaped both by genes and by one's upbringing and surroundings.Heredity is all the genes that we get from our parents that influence who we are from our physical appearance to our personality characteristics.We can’t change heredity because it’s something we are already born with and that’s why it is called nature. Nurture is all the environmental variables that impact who we are, including our early childhood experiences, how we were raised, our social relationships, and our surrounding culture mainly it is something that we learn through life. This is unlike the heredity we can change it.

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The continuity says that human develop gradually as their height change, wiser, skillful in thinking. The stages development means to be Adolescence (Twelve to Eighteen Years),  Middle Childhood (Eight to Twelve Years),  Early Childhood (Birth to Eight Years). So I think we have to depend on both of them.  I believe that we need both ' stages and continuity' to be able to think, take decision , etc. Both of them affect our personalities. Both affect how we take our decisions, how we live life.

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Although hereditary or your traits can affect your development. There are also many things that depends on Environment as: personality, health, talents, how you think, social behavior, etc. For example as two identical twins. There genes are the same, but you will find different personalities, talents, etc. So my opinion is both are very important in our development. Those two factors work together to form us

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Firstly , I think that all of us passed both ,Like everyone passed stages in their life like early childhood ,it’s supposed to be a stage in our life so everyone of us passed a lot of stages, But it’s also continuity. For example, a child learns to crawl, and then to stand and then to walk. They are gradually learning how to walk. It's just like hiking up the mountain path: a slow, steady ascent that leads to the top. Another example like the things we are taking in the school like the rules of mathematics, We add new rules every year till we reach the finish so it’s continuity. At the end,The continuity view says that change is gradual. Children become more skillful in thinking, talking or acting much the same way as they get taller. While stages view sees development as more succession of changes that produce different behaviors in different age specific life periods.

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First of all, Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. The Heredity in the development is the transmission of physical characteristics from parents to children through their genes. An example of heredity like if the parent of the child is always very angry , his/her child will be the same as his/her parent for about 90%. While Environment is the surroundings around the child, for example ,his/her friends , his/her neighborhood. For example, children who grow up poor are more likely than other children to drop out of high school. Both heredity and environment have their share in molding the life and personality of the individual.

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It think human development occurs in both the stages and the continuity. Because in everyone’s life he/she must go through this stages: birth stage, early childhood stage, late childhood stage, adolescence stage, early adulthood stage, mid life stage, late adulthood stage. So in this stages people learn alot because they pass through alot of things and experiences to learn from. And in the continuity we are different from each other so each one has a different situations and experiences passed through so he will learn from it in addition to the stages of life. So they complete each other to occur the human development

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Heredity is genes that transfer psychological acts, we can’t change this because we born with this genes. But we can learn  behaviors from environment so we can change this after a time or we can forget this behavior so we can control it.

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heredity is the transmission from one generation to another of genetic factors that determine individual characteristics: responsible for the resemblances between parents and offspring. that's means that people already have since birth that it is so difficult to change by time. while environment people inherit behavior or attitude from someone, so we can easily change this behavior because this is not a trait we have from our parents since birth.

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first of all stages is development occurs in a predetermined sequence of steps. while continuity is based on the idea of continuity holds that stages of development don't exist. I think our development occurs in both stages and continuity because there are 7 stages everyone will go through it : infancy, early childhood, late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood. although we all must go through these steps, the process won't be the same. because everyone is different from another and every person goes through different experiences and everyone has his own things. so in my opinion i believe that development occurs in the same stages but in different continuity process.

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Personality can be divided into two categories, innate or acquired characteristics. Heredity is a statistical measure that expresses the proportion of the observed variability in a trait that is a direct result of genetic variability. Environmental influences can be divided into two classes, shared and non-shared environment. Both heredity and environment contribute to personality traits and that the degree of their individual contributions cannot be specified for any traits. Although a person’s environment plays an important part in their personality. For example, people vary in height. Although height is highly heritable , environmental variables can have a large impact. For example, Japanese-Americans are on the average taller and heavier than their second cousins who grew up in Japan, reflecting the effect of environmental variables, especially dietary differences.

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stages vs continuity :    those who advocate the continuous model describe development as a relatively smooth process, without sharp or distinct stages, through which an individual must pass. Meanwhile, supporters of the stages model describe development as a series of discrete stages, each of which is characterized by at least one task that an individual must accomplish before progressing to the next stage. but at the end it is human we are talking about everyone is different in his own development 

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stages vs continuity :    those who advocate the continuous model describe development as a relatively smooth process, without sharp or distinct stages, through which an individual must pass. Meanwhile, supporters of the stages model describe development as a series of discrete stages, each of which is characterized by at least one task that an individual must accomplish before progressing to the next stage. but at the end it is human we are talking about everyone is different in his own development 

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I think that the development occurs through stage and continuity process because I thing there is 4 stages in life we go through like childhood, adulthood , midlife and retirement. While people grow, and change over the course of their lifetimes in stages ,

but no-one like each other. They are different from each other , because our life and our thinking different from each other so we all have stages but in different continuity process.

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Heredity is getting specific traits from your parents through genes, unlike inhereted traits, traits learned through the environment are easily forgotten overtime, unlike the inhereted traits which you are born with and are built in to your genes.

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I think that development comes in stages because everyone goes through specific stages while growing up, no matter how complicated it might get by different stages, everyone still goes through specific stages like childhood, teenage, adolescen, and so on. Even if people might have a stronger mindset, or anything stronger then others in their stage, they won't be as good or in the level of levels above them, which shows that development is in stages.

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Both heredity and environment have their share in molding the life and personality of the individual. Heredity is responsible for all the inborn traits, the instincts, emotions, reflex action and physical traits. Environment is responsible for the growth and development of the physical, mental and social traits. Personality is a set of characteristics or traits that reflect in one’s cognitive, affective and behavioural states. Personality may be based on many factors. It may be based on innate or learned experience, or latent or manifest. But, the focus of this essay will be whether a person’s personality is based on the magnitude of genetic or an environmental influence. Personality can be divided into two categories, innate or acquired characteristics. Heritability is a statistical measure that expresses the proportion of the observed variability in a trait that is a direct result of genetic variability. Environmental influences can be divided into two classes, shared and non-shared environment. Both heredity and environment contribute to personality traits and that the degree of their individual contributions cannot be specified for any traits. Although a person’s environment plays an important part in their personality development, heredity factors play a larger role in deciding disposition of this environment. example, people vary in height. Although height is highly  environmental variables can have a large impact.

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i think that our development occurs through stages and continuity process both at the same time. I believe that there are 6 stages in life that we eventually will go through: birth, childhood , adolescence, early adulthood, midlife, and late adulthood. Meanwhile, we all have to go through the same stages, but it doesn't mean that the process will be the same for everyone because everyone is different from the other, and we earn from our past and gain new experience everyday differently, which makes the development continuous. Overall, our development occurs through the same stages but in different continuity process.

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No one on earth is fully like the other. Every person differs from the other, either physically or psychologically. Even the twins are no exception to this. They differ in some aspects or other. Heredity and environment are interacting forces that are both necessary for human development. A person’s genetic background has a strong influence on their development. The chromosomes and genes in each cell of the body carry hereditary instructions. Some of the most characteristics are polygenic and reflect the combined effects of dominant and recessive genes. The maturation of the body and nervous system underlies the orderly development of skills, cognitive abilities, emotions, and language. While some aspects of development are strongly influenced by biology, environmental influences also play a strong role as well. The environment means the society, the fields of society and even the whole world. In other words, we can say that environment means all that is found around the individual. The Environment plays a role in developing a person's personality and behavior; meanwhile, it can also affect some of our genes. For example, twins who are raised in different societies will have different behaviors even though they might have similar heredity traits, each one will behave according to the environment they were raised in.

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Heredity genitcaly transfer psychological and any traits in general from two parents to their offspring, and therefore that is something that they already have since birth that would be harder to change over time, while if someone inherets something from the environment, they are likely to get an accent from a freind for example, or learn a psychological trait from someone that is close to them, which isn't something they have since birth so they don't really have this trait as much as they have something that is in their genes by their parents.

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I think that development is a continuos process because every person is different from another, and each one goes through their own thing, which shows that development isn't based on stages because someone might be at a certain stage physically, but is at a different stage psychologically, which makes them different to others and the normal stages. It is also a continuos process because not only is everyone different, but it also says that development is always happening, you don't just stop at a certain stage for a period of time, but you keep evolving and developing every day, and it makes you different to others.

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Different theorists have come to different conclusions concerning how exactly children develop across the various developmental channels. Some theorists believe that children develop smoothly and continuously, but other theorists believe that children develop more discretely in a series of stages, each of which is fairly stable.

Theorists who believe children grow continuously believe that kids constantly add new lessons and skills on top of old lessons and skills as they get older. They believe that children grow at a steady, uniform speed. Even though parents can't see it with their eyes, children are growing all the time right in front of them. Their bodies make new cells. Their minds learn new skills as they play and interact with other people every day.

On the other hand, theorists who believe children grow discontinuously believe children grow in stages as they seem to develop chunks of abilities and to experience events at certain times in life. To some parents, it may seem that their children learn to do things all of the sudden, like when a baby goes from only being able to crawl to being able to toddle around on two feet almost over night. Or, parents of young teenagers may say that they were amazed how their children went from thinking that kids of the opposite sex had "cooties" to constantly daydreaming about them. It seems as if these kids are growing lots in spurts at special times and then are not growing so fast for a while in between the spurts.

Both camps, continuous development and staged development, are correct in its own way, of course. While it is true that development is a continuous process that never stops, it is also true that there are stages to growth and that developments unfold at predictable times across the life span. The real difference between the two camps is likely the degree of magnification that each applies to its study, with the stage theorists taking a more distant but broader stance and the continuous theorists viewing things from up close.

This document and the following documents in this series will present child development as though it happens in stages. By thinking about stages, child development can be summarized in general groupings that can be more easily understood.

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Child Development Stages vs. Continuous Development

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Different theorists have come to different conclusions concerning how exactly children develop across the various developmental channels. Some theorists believe that children develop smoothly and continuously, but other theorists believe that children develop more discretely in a series of stages, each of which is fairly stable.

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Nature refers to how genetics influence an individual's personality, whereas nurture refers to how their environment (including relationships and experiences) impacts their development. Whether nature or nurture plays a bigger role in personality and development is one of the oldest philosophical debates within the field of psychology.

Learn how each is defined, along with why the issue of nature vs. nurture continues to arise. We also share a few examples of when arguments on this topic typically occur, how the two factors interact with each other, and contemporary views that exist in the debate of nature vs. nurture as it stands today.

Nature and Nurture Defined

To better understand the nature vs. nurture argument, it helps to know what each of these terms means.

Nature refers largely to our genetics. It includes the genes we are born with and other hereditary factors that can impact how our personality is formed and influence the way that we develop from childhood through adulthood.

Nurture encompasses the environmental factors that impact who we are. This includes our early childhood experiences, the way we were raised, our social relationships, and the surrounding culture.

A few biologically determined characteristics include genetic diseases, eye color, hair color, and skin color. Other characteristics are tied to environmental influences, such as how a person behaves, which can be influenced by parenting styles and learned experiences.

For example, one child might learn through observation and reinforcement to say please and thank you. Another child might learn to behave aggressively by observing older children engage in violent behavior on the playground.

The Debate of Nature vs. Nurture

The nature vs. nurture debate centers on the contributions of genetics and environmental factors to human development. Some philosophers, such as Plato and Descartes, suggested that certain factors are inborn or occur naturally regardless of environmental influences.

Advocates of this point of view believe that all of our characteristics and behaviors are the result of evolution. They contend that genetic traits are handed down from parents to their children and influence the individual differences that make each person unique.

Other well-known thinkers, such as John Locke, believed in what is known as tabula rasa which suggests that the mind begins as a blank slate. According to this notion, everything that we are is determined by our experiences.

Behaviorism is a good example of a theory rooted in this belief as behaviorists feel that all actions and behaviors are the results of conditioning. Theorists such as John B. Watson believed that people could be trained to do and become anything, regardless of their genetic background.

Examples of Nature vs. Nurture

One example of when the argument of nature vs. nurture arises is when a person achieves a high level of academic success. Did they do so because they are genetically predisposed to elevated levels of intelligence, or is their success a result of an enriched environment?

The argument of nature vs. nurture can also be made when it comes to why a person behaves in a certain way. If a man abuses his wife and kids, for instance, is it because he was born with violent tendencies, or is violence something he learned by observing others in his life when growing up?

Nature vs. Nurture in Psychology

Throughout the history of psychology, the debate of nature vs. nurture has continued to stir up controversy. Eugenics, for example, was a movement heavily influenced by the nativist approach.

Psychologist Francis Galton coined the terms 'nature versus nurture' and 'eugenics' and believed that intelligence resulted from genetics. Galton also felt that intelligent individuals should be encouraged to marry and have many children, while less intelligent individuals should be discouraged from reproducing.

The value placed on nature vs. nurture can even vary between the different branches of psychology, with some branches taking a more one-sided approach. In biopsychology, for example, researchers conduct studies exploring how neurotransmitters influence behavior, emphasizing the role of nature.

In social psychology, on the other hand, researchers might conduct studies looking at how external factors such as peer pressure and social media influence behaviors, stressing the importance of nurture. Behaviorism is another branch that focuses on the impact of the environment on behavior.

Nature vs. Nurture in Child Development

Some psychological theories of child development place more emphasis on nature and others focus more on nurture. An example of a nativist theory involving child development is Chomsky's concept of a language acquisition device (LAD). According to this theory, all children are born with an instinctive mental capacity that allows them to both learn and produce language.

An example of an empiricist child development theory is Albert Bandura's social learning theory. This theory says that people learn by observing the behavior of others. In his famous Bobo doll experiment, Bandura demonstrated that children could learn aggressive behaviors simply by observing another person acting aggressively.

Nature vs. Nurture in Personality Development

There is also some argument as to whether nature or nurture plays a bigger role in the development of one's personality. The answer to this question varies depending on which personality development theory you use.

According to behavioral theories, our personality is a result of the interactions we have with our environment, while biological theories suggest that personality is largely inherited. Then there are psychodynamic theories of personality that emphasize the impact of both.

Nature vs. Nurture in Mental Illness Development

One could argue that either nature or nurture contributes to mental health development. Some causes of mental illness fall on the nature side of the debate, including changes to or imbalances with chemicals in the brain. Genetics can also contribute to mental illness development, increasing one's risk of a certain disorder or disease.

Other explanations for mental illness are environmental. This includes being exposed to environmental toxins, such as drugs or alcohol, while still in utero. Certain life experiences can also influence mental illness development, such as witnessing a traumatic event, leading to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Nature vs. Nurture in Mental Health Therapy

Different types of mental health treatment can also rely more heavily on either nature or nurture in their treatment approach. One of the goals of many types of therapy is to uncover any life experiences that may have contributed to mental illness development (nurture).

However, genetics (nature) can play a role in treatment as well. For instance, research indicates that a person's genetic makeup can impact how their body responds to antidepressants. Taking this into consideration is important for getting that person the help they need.

Interaction Between Nature and Nurture

Which is stronger: nature or nurture? Many researchers consider the interaction between heredity and environment-nature with nurture as opposed to nature versus nurture-to be the most important influencing factor of all.

For example, perfect pitch is the ability to detect the pitch of a musical tone without any reference. Researchers have found that this ability tends to run in families and might be tied to a single gene. However, they've also discovered that possessing the gene is not enough as musical training during early childhood is needed for this inherited ability to manifest itself.

Height is another example of a trait influenced by an interaction between nature and nurture. A child might inherit the genes for height. However, if they grow up in a deprived environment where proper nourishment isn't received, they might never attain the height they could have had if they'd grown up in a healthier environment.

A newer field of study that aims to learn more about the interaction between genes and environment is epigenetics. Epigenetics seeks to explain how environment can impact the way in which genes are expressed.

Contemporary Views of Nature vs. Nurture

Most experts recognize that neither nature nor nurture is stronger than the other. Instead, both factors play a critical role in who we are and who we become. Not only that but nature and nurture interact with each other in important ways all throughout our lifespan.

As a result, many in this field are interested in seeing how genes modulate environmental influences and vice versa. At the same time, this debate of nature vs. nurture still rages on in some areas, such as in the origins of homosexuality and influences on intelligence.

While a few people take the extreme nativist or radical empiricist approach, the reality is that there is not a simple way to disentangle the multitude of forces that exist in personality and human development. Instead, these influences include genetic factors, environmental factors, and how each intermingles with the other.

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Nature vs. nurture is an age-old psychology debate. Learn the role of genetics and environment in personality and child development, examples, and how they interact.