Nature versus Nurture

Definition

Nature versus nurture refers to the long-standing debate in psychology about whether genetic factors (nature) or environmental factors (nurture) have a greater influence on human development and behavior.

Related terms

Heritability:

This term refers to the extent to which individual differences in a trait can be attributed to genetic influences.

Environmental Factors:

These are external influences such as family, culture, education, and social interactions that shape an individual's development.

Epigenetics:

Epigenetics explores how environmental factors can modify gene expression without changing the DNA sequence itself.