1. How does the article define 'nature' and 'nurture'? Provide examples illustrating each concept.

2. What are some historical viewpoints on the nature vs. nurture debate mentioned in the article? How have these perspectives evolved over time?

3. According to the article, how do genetic and environmental factors influence personality traits? Can you think of personal experiences or observations that align with this information?

4. How does the article describe current scientific perspectives on the nature vs. nurture debate? Why is it important to consider both genetic and environmental factors?

5. Reflect on a trait or ability you possess. To what extent do you believe it has been shaped by your genetics ('nature') versus your environment ('nurture')?

1. Nature refers to our genetics such as the way we naturally develop and nurture refers to the environmental factors such as childhood experiences.

2. Plato and Descartes said that certain factors occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. John Locke believed the mind was a blank state and everything we are is determined from our experiences. These perspectives proved to be true since our genetics affect our personality.

3. Your personality is determined by your lifestyle which includes environmental factors. Genetics play a role in mental and physical illnesses. If your family loves animals and you therefore grow up around them, you will likely like animals as well.

   
   

   5. Academic success is shaped by genetics because of how our brains are developed and the environment affects our academic success because our parents may push us to get grades up and turn in missing assignments.

Rique huezo

1. Nature refers to our genetics and nurture is the way were raised.

2. Francis Galton had an old viewpoint that intelligent should reproduce and less intelligent people shouldn’t . It’s changed because no one thinks like that in our day of age.

   3. We both imitated people when we were young just like how the famous bobo doll experience

   
   

   5.We both play volleyball and we both believe its in our nature that we are good Vb players

1. The article define nature as our genetics and nurture as the way we’re raised. Examples of nature could be our age, height and weight. Examples of nurture could be our environment, our living conditions, and how our parents taught us.

2. Plato and Descartes suggested that certain factors are inborn or occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. These perspectives have evolved overtime by the perspectives rooting a new term “behaviorism.”

3. Some people could be genetically predisposed to high levels of intelligence while some could have their success be a result of an enriched environment. A personal experience can be how we imitate famous people that we see when we’re young.

   5. We both have played soccer and we both believe it’s in our nurture that we played soccer.

2. A historical development is the twin study. It was a study of twins were separated at birth and developed differently to see how each person would differ.

3. Genetic factors influence personality because things like r our height or our athleticism can effect what we choose to do in life., I used to be tall so I played basketball in middle school for a bit

5. I possess athleticism and love to pay sports and this has shaped my genetics because it has . kept me out and active and helped keep me healthy like my parents were when they were kids

2.)john Locke believed we are who we are because of experiences. Plato said factors occur naturally regardless of environmental influences.

3.)they go off each other. They affect each other like if your parents are really tall but you dont grow up in a healthy environment you wont be as tall.

5.)my dad has anger issues and i might have them too. We get mad the same way so it could be genetic but since I’ve grown up with it it could be envirnmental.

Olivia schiller

1- The article gives the definiton for Nature as mostly genetics. While Nurture is widely enviromental factors. Both are alinged and what make us who we are. (Molly)

2- Francis Galton believed that people with high intelligence is a result of genetics, he said that less intelligent people shouldn’t have children. Johm B Watson believed that people could train themselves to do anything no matter their genetics. I think now both of these perspectives have been disregarded. (Adele)

3- Our enviroment and the interactions with people around us affects our personalities and there is a large amount of genetics were inherit that also impact personalities. I have a lot of genetics from my parents like bad eye sight and back/neck problems but I grew up in a nurturig home that helps. (Adele)

5- My example would be our anger issues. In Nature, both our parents have suffered with anger issues, becoming a generational problem. In nurture, we reflect how our families acted to give us a higher chance of inheriting anger issues. (Adele + Molly)

2- Descartes and Plato believed that their are factors of who we are and what we do that cannot be influenced or changed by outside factors or environmental factors but sold rely on genetics

3- both are necessary to produce a personality by influencing it in different ways. Our environment is the people and things around us and as humans we adapt to those circumstances we get put in. Like despite being a naturally clumsy and unbalanced person learning hockey from a young age made me capable of ice skating and keeping my balance which otherwise i would have horrible balance.

5- a good example for me would be anger issues. As both my parents have problems with anger it has passed down to me. Which now means I could potentially pass it down to my future children if I ever have kids. Because my parents where able to pass it down to me there’s a good chance my sisters also have it

1) Nature refers to our genetics, which includes the genes we are born into that impacts our personality. For example, you might be very smart because one of your parents is also very smart. Nurture refers to the environmental factors that impact us, which includes the way we are raised, relationships, and the culture that surrounds us. For example, you grew up around very polite people, so you always say please and thank you.

2) It is believed by philosophers (Plato and Descartes) that certain factors occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. Advocates of this believe that all of our characteristics/behaviors are the result of evolution. On the other hand when it comes to nurture, it is believed by John Locke and John B. Watson that everything we are is determined by our experiences. They also believe that people can be trained to do/become anything no matter their genetic background. These perspectives evolved overtime when people realized that both nature and nurture play a role in shaping our lives. 

3) Although it depends on the theory you look at, our personality is a result of the interactions we have with our environment but it can also be inherited by your parents. For example, I am a really social person which was because of the environment and people that I was raised around. If it weren’t for that, I could’ve been shy. On the other hand, my parents also are social people so they could’ve passed that on to me creating my personality.

5) My parents were both varsity athletes in high school, which is the ‘nature’ aspect of why I am so athletic and good at running. I work hard and train six days a week, which is the ‘nurture’ aspect of why I am such a talented athlete.

NATURE: 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.

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Historically, the nature vs. nurture debate has seen shifting perspectives. Early philosophers like Plato and Descartes argued that traits such as intelligence and personality were innate, emphasizing nature. In contrast, John Locke’s concept of the "tabula rasa" (blank slate) suggested that individuals are shaped entirely by their environment.

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The article explains that personality traits are shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Genetics provide a foundation, influencing traits like temperament, extraversion, or neuroticism, while environmental factors such as upbringing, culture, and life experiences shape how these traits develop and are expressed.

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The article describes current scientific perspectives on the nature vs. nurture debate as recognizing that both genetic and environmental factors interact to shape human traits. It is important to consider both factors because focusing solely on genetics can lead to deterministic thinking, assuming people’s traits and behaviors are fixed, while ignoring nature in favor of environment overlooks biological predispositions.

2) Francis Galton believed genetics determined everything, while John B Watson thought environment shaped us completely. I think scientists realized that they both play a huge role in who we become.

3) Personality comes from both genetics and experiences. For example, identical twins often have similar traits even if raised apart, but their environment still influences how they develop. Me and my sister look almost identical but she grew up with both parents and I only grew up with one which changed our personalities which makes us really unalike.

4) Scientists now see nature and nurture as connected. Genes might make something more likely, but our experiences shape how those traits develop. Its important to consider both as if you had an underlying genetic disease it could become more dangerous based on your environment.

5) I think my patience comes from both nature and nurture. I might have a naturally calm personality, but life experiences and the way I was raised have helped me become more patient over time.

Izabella C

1. The article defines that nature comes from our genetics. Our personality is based on genetic factors. We are born with the genes that give us our personality. Ex: If you have a very aggressive personality, it may be because your mom gets very angry easily. The article defines that our nurture comes from how we were raised and the people we were raised around. Ex: You have a very outgoing personality because your family has pushed you to get out of your comfort zone.

2. Philosophers like Plato and Descartes think that certain factors occur naturally regardless of environmental factors. John Locke believed that the mind begins as a blank slate. These theories, however, no longer seemed to be used.

3. Genetic and environmental factors influence are personality because when you are young you look to others to see how to act. When you are younger you act how your parents and your siblings act. When I was younger, I would do whatever my sister was doing. I think that now that I am grown up I am very similar to her.

   
   

   5. I think I am a very responsible person. I don’t think this trait was possessed by my nature. I think it was possessed my nurture. My mom is a teacher and is a very responsible person and I think being around her so much has taught me to be just like her.

1. Nature is the influence of genetics on personality. We are born with it and it develops with us as we develop. For example, being good at a sport because their parents played it. Also physical traits. On the other hand, nurture is the influence of environmental factors that impact our personality. It can include things like our childhood and what we are surrounded by. For example, a person being good at a sport because they constantly are practicing. Nurture is affected by family dynamics and parenting styles.

2. Albert Bandaranaike tests these theories and perspectives by creating a “social learning theory” where children interact with a Bobo doll and then observe how adults act around it either aggressively or with care. This strengthened the theory by emphasizing that “people learn by observing the behavior of others”, contributing to nurture rather than nature as personality and behavior develops. Others have said some things that relate to a harmful idea of nature versus nurture, like Francis Galton, who developed a scientifically racism based theory that “intelligent individuals should be encouraged to marry  and have many children, while less intelligent individuals should be discouraged from reproducing.”

   
   

3. Genetic and environmental factors influence personality traits in many ways. For example, genetics can make someone more or less confident in their abilities and features. Environmental factors can influence personality by seeing how other people reacted to situations they were in. For example, if one saw others say please and thank you, they would learn through observation and say it too. A personal experience for this is that when I see my sister being talkative and extroverted, it makes be too

4. Modern day scientists have come to terms that nature v. nurture is not entirely separate from each other, but people are dependent on both in different amounts and a multitude of ways. They take into account genetic factors and environmental factors when determining the behavior of another because it is all so versatile and complex to each individual that it is hard to discern something solely of said genetic nature or environmental nature.

5. I believe my artistic abilities come from being surrounded by my dad’s side of the family, they are all interested in something artistic or have a job around that field. It shaped my environmental behaviors because I was constantly exposed to it and had time to develop the skill with the help and support of my family.

1. Nature is basically what you were born with. how you start life and the things you carry from your parents like genes and mental illnesses. While Nurture is your experiences and your environment, on how it affects you, the people you hangout with and everything thats outside.

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3. genetic factors influence our behavior and personality on the place we are. like if we are in a bad place we might get those bad behaviors. but also everyone starts with a mix of their parents personality until in the future you mix outside things to yours and create your own personality

4. both of them are now together. they consider both important on how you are. they consider both structure block on how we are

5. for me i laugh a lot, and i like making people laugh, i think i kinda got that from my mother, she likes having fun. while with my dad i got his seriousness and responsibility. that nature. for nurture i know my friends really influenced how i am.

1. Nature concerns genetics. This means genes and other hereditary factors that influence our personality and development from childhood to adulthood. An example of nature is maybe you are kind because your parents are kind. While Nurture talks about how our environmental factors affect us. For example you may communicate through yelling rather than talking because you grew up with parents that argued often.

3. Some state that our behavior and characteristics are the result of evolution. That our parents pass down the traits that make up our personality. However, some believe that we form our personality from our experiences. An example of nurture is when my aunt would help my grandma take care of my grandpa . I saw this and thought about how helping others is important. For Nature, I believe that because my mom is sensitive, I am to. I get upset a lot at small things.

4. Most experts say that neither nature nor nurture is stronger than one another, but both play a critical fact in who we are. It is important to consider both factors because how characteristics are expressed is often because of the interaction between nature and nurture

1. Nature is the genetic makeup of our personalities that we get from our parents. Nurture is how the environment around you shapes your personality.

2. Plato believes that each humans personality comes directly from their lineage. John Locke believes that the humans are blank slates that are molded by the world around them.

3. Neurotransmitters make personality in the brain and are formed partially because of genetics. Social psychology shows how external factors affect personality. One example of this is in genetics, if your family has a history of alcoholism, it is more likely for you to have an addictive personality.

4. Modern scientists believe that both nature and nurture cause personalities in humans and they work together. They both compose your personality and you must take them both into consideration when looking into personality.

5. Athletic ability is caused by both genetics from your parents, but a love or drive for sports can be caused by the activities you are in and the people around you.

5. I think that my ability to run long distances has been a combination of a bit of genetics and a lot of environment. I was born with legs but the training that I have done has been what has helped me the most

1. Nature refers to our genetics that impact how our personality is formed and influence the way that we develop from childhood through adulthood. Some things that this includes is genetic diseases, eye color, hair color, and skin color. Nurture is 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. Some of these things are how a person behaves which can be influenced by parenting styles and learned experiences.

2. Some philosophers, such as Plato and Descartes, suggested that certain factors are inborn or occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. They believe that all of our characteristics and behaviors are the result of evolution. John Locke believed in tabula rasa which means that everything that we are is determined by our experiences. Over time, people realizes that both nature and nurture take a part in shaping our lives.

3. Our personality is a result of the interactions we have with our environment, while biological theories suggest that personality is largely inherited. There are also psychodynamic theories of personality that emphasize the impact of both. Sometimes your parents’ personalities are reflected in your personality or it might not have an effect on you at all.

4.This article describes current scientific perspectives on the nature v nurture debate by recognizing that both sides interact to shape who we are. It is important to consider both because they both play a big part in our lives.

1. In the article it says nature refers to genetic influence on an individuals personality while nurture refers to how the environment impacts the persons development. An example for nature is certain disabilities that you can inherit from genetics. An example for nurture is your parent’s influence on you since you were a baby and how you were raised in the household. If your parents are sweet people then you develop to also be a sweet person based on your parents influence.

2. Philosophers like Plato and Descartes suggested that certain factors are inborn or occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. While other well-known thinkers like John Locke believed that tabula rasa suggests that the mind begins as a blank slate. According to this, everything that we are is determined by our experiences throughout our life. Over time there were other beliefs from theorists like John B. Watson that believed that people could be trained to do and become anything, regardless of their genetic background.

3. The answer to personality development theory varies based on nature vs. nurture. According to some behavioral theories, peoples personality is a result of the interactions we have within our environment meaning nurture, while biological theories suggest that personality is largely inherited which is the nature factor. But, there are also psychodynamic theories of personality emphasizes that nurture and nature both impact a persons personality development. Both nature and nurture can influence a persons personality development because genes play a huge role on who you are and what you look like but also throughout your life the people you are surrounded by like friends and family can also influence the change in your personality and your behavior.

   5. We are all very good sprinters. We won state at the track meet and our mile time is 12 seconds. This is partially due to nature because of our parents genes helping us be better sprinters but also nurture because our environment is very encouraging and makes us feel like we can succeed.

1. Nature: This refers to the genetic makeup and inherited traits that shape our personality and influence our overall development as we grow from childhood to adulthood.

   Nurture: This involves the various environmental factors that shape who we are. It includes our upbringings, early experiences, the way we interact with others, and the culture we live in.

2. Albert Bandura tested these concepts with his "social learning theory." In his experiment, children interacted with a Bobo doll and watched how adults treated it—either with aggression or gentleness. His research supported the idea that "people learn by observing the behavior of others," which suggests that behavior is more influenced by the environment (nurture) rather than innate qualities (nature). However, some figures like Francis Galton pushed problematic ideas regarding nature vs. nurture. Galton, for example, promoted the idea that "intelligent people should be encouraged to marry and have many children, while those perceived as less intelligent should avoid having children," which is a harmful and scientifically unsupported theory.

3. Some argue that our behaviors and traits come from evolution, and that we inherit personality traits from our parents. Others believe our personality is shaped by our life experiences. For example, a nurture-based experience for me was when I participated in a group project in school. I learned how working in a team helped me develop better communication and social skills, which contrasts with my natural introvertness. On the nature side, I believe my intellect is influenced by my father, as he has always been very analytical and sharp, and I find that I share the same ability to solve problems and think critically.

4. Today’s researchers acknowledge that nature and nurture aren't entirely separate influences. Instead, both factors play a role in varying degrees, and they interact in complex ways. Scientists now recognize that genetic and environmental influences are both crucial in shaping behavior, making it difficult to say that something is purely the result of genetics or environment alone.

4)The article describes the two by saying how the both of them aren’t completely separate . Even though some things can show up in your genetics, there are other traits can show up from any experiences you go through in any environment. It’s important to consider both factors, because just having yourself focused on the genetics factor can lead people to have deterministic thinking. People shouldn’t ignore that environments we’re around, because there is a difference between the nature and nurture we face.

5)A trait that I possess is being responsible. Although I sometimes procrastinate some things in life, I always am responsible and complete the tasks I promised to finish.I think I lean more toward the nature side of things, because my family is always responsible for the decisions they make, and are always taking account for what they say they are doing.

1- the article defines nature as somthing you were born with and cant change, like genes which we got transferred to us from our parents. you would be born with a mental disability that was passed to you from your great grandfather, and you cant do anything about it. or maybe autism runs in your family.

nurture is described as as our environment influencing us. it varies on the region and being born somewhere with different norms can influence your nurture. its based on your experiences and the people around you. for example you might grow up thinking ketchup and pasta is so good when others never grew up liking it.

4. Scientists have recognized that nature and nurture are not separate influences but actually interact in different ways for each individual. When testing behavior, they consider genetic factors because the genetics and environment work together so much that it’s hard to attribute a trait only to genetics or environmental factors.

3. Our behavior and personality are shaped by genetic factors, and being in a negative environment can sometimes bring out undesirable traits. Initially, we inherit a combination of our parents' personalities, but as we grow, external influences gradually blend with those traits, helping us develop our unique personality.

5- my ability to feel sympathy for others was formed from my genetics as my mother is very apologetic as well is my grandma . so naturally I was born to be forgiving and apologetic to others and often give second or third chances.

1. Nature is related to our genetics. It can affect our personality and the way we transition from childhood to adulthood.

   • “…characteristics include genetic diseases, eye color, hair color, and skin color.”

   Nurture is related to environmental factors like our surroundings, experiences, and social interactions with others.

   • Parents teaching kids to say “please,” “sorry,” and “thank you.”

2. - A movement called Eugenics occurred because of the nativist approach

   - Albert Bandura lead an experiment called the Bobo doll experiment which, “demonstrated that children could learn aggressive behaviors simply by observing another person acting aggressively.”

   - Creation of mental disorders that are caused by genetic components.

   - Creation of mental health therapies

   - Studies (ex: Twin Studies)

4. It applies old theories made by Plato and Descartes to situations and example of things that can happen today. For, example the article says that, “Some philosophers, such as Plato and Descartes, suggested that certain factors are inborn or occur naturally regardless of environmental influences.”

   It is important because it helps to understand how illnesses and disorders are started/caused and how they should treat them since they need to approach them differently if it is caused by a genetic or environmental factor.

5. Pari - My ability to cook was more affected by environmental factors than genetics. I was influenced by my parents to cook.

   Gloria - My ability to play sports is impacted by my genetics and also environmental factors. My dad and cousins very active and my cousins were really good at sports My environment impacts me because seeing my dad, brother, and cousins playing sports and being active helped me to be interested in participating in sports and other athletic activities.

1. Nature: this refers to our genetics. It includes the genes that we are born with and hereditary factors. It influence the development of from childhood through adulthood.

   
   

   Nurture: this is environmental factors that make us who we are. It includes our childhood experiences, the way we are raised and our surrounding culture.

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   Old theories made by Plato and Descartes are some examples and situations that could happen today. They believe that this is handed down by our parents. In the article it said “They contend that genetic traits are handed down from parents to their children and influence the individual differences that make each person unique.

3. everyone’s behavior and personality are shaped by genetic factors. When put in a negative or positive environment different traits will be shown. We take different part of our parent’s personalities but growing up other things will shape our traits. This helps us create our own unique personality.

   
   

1. Nature is your genetics. For example, you would get your personality traits from your parents. If your mom is an emotional person, then you would be too. Nurture is your environment factors that make up you personality. For example your expiriences makeup why you are a certain way.

2. Plato and Descartes suggested that certain factors occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. John Locke believed in tabula rasa which means we start of as a blank slate and then our experiences determine everything. Later, John B Watson beleived people could be trained to become anything without their genetic background mattering.

3. Mostly scientists say neither nature or nurture is stronger than the other and both actually Olay a crucial role in who we are and become. Currently scientists want to know whether sexual orientation and influences on intelligence is nature or nurture. I think it’s important to concider these things because if there is a negative trait that someone is showing and that could potentially cause issue for them in the future, its important to know who or what is making them feel influences to act that way. For example if its their environment, then things can be changed in their environment to help reduce those bad behaviors.

5. A trait I posses is the extreme need for everything to be organized and I cant sleep, or do anything productive in my room until it’s completely tidy. I think this is definetly a trait from my mom because she is the same way. I didnt start off this way, but halfway through middle school is when I started to feel the need to always have everything organized

1)The article describes nature as our genetics. It says our genetics influence our personalities. Nurture is how our environment impacts our development. For example if your parents are very athletic, you will share that gene and most likely be athletic yourself that would be an example of nature. An example of nurture would be if you are around people who are often mean and have a negative attitude it will rub off on you and you will begin acting like those around you. 

2)In the article they discuss that Plato and descartes believed that our traits and certain factor are inborn  or occur naturally regardless of environmental influence while John Locke believes in something called tabula rasa which means that the mind begins as a blank states and that everything that we are is determined by our experiences. These perspectives have changed and many now think that both genes and experience work together to shape who we are. 

3) Both genetics and our experiences/environment play a big role in our personality. For example, nature influences characteristics such as humor and the way of being due to a family member and nurture is the way your see certain things like culture and education and how that might eventually influence you and cause you to have a different perspective in the future 

         5)Both my parents are very impatient which resulted in me being very impatient. Spending time around my friends has made me less impatient because they are not impatient and often take their time with everything so I tend to rush things a lot less. My impatience changing has a lot to do with the environment around me and the people I am around.