For the following examples, decide whether the situation is a result of nature, nurture, or an interaction of the two. Explain your reasoning.
Peter
Peter, a 2-year-old only child, displays a bad temper by running to his room and slamming the door when he is angry.
Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nurture
Justify your answer:
I believe this one could actually be from either nature, nurture and interaction. I feel like more background information is necessary for a proper answer. Nurture seems to be the “logical” choice for me, because I don’t feel like a child would act like this unless allowed to, or shown by example.
Amelia
Amelia receives high marks in math. Amelia’s mother is surprised because she never did well in math.
Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nature
Justify your answer:
Amelia by nature may have a predisposition to have the analytical skills necessary for math. She may have had more interation with the subject to leave her open minding to tapping into this skill.
Chauncey
Chauncey almost drowned in the pool when he was 5-years old. Susequently. He is afraid to go swimming years after the experience.
Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Interaction
Justify your answer:
Chauncey is afraid of the pool because of an experience or interaction that he has had with water.
Moriah
Moriah was born with Down Syndrome (Trisomy-21).
The Essay on The Nature-Nurture Debate
In this assignment we will discuss the nature-nurture debate in relation to the language development of an individual. It will include a variety of different language theorists such as; Noam Chomsky (1951), Steven Pinker (1994) and B.F. Skinner (1957). We will discuss who they were and what their theories were, and also we will discuss a twin study in language development. Determinism/Choice and ...
Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nature
Justify your answer:
Down Syndrome is a condition related to chromosomes.
Patrick and Erick
Patrick and Erick are identical twins. They were separated at birth, but then were reunited while in elementary school. Interestingly enough, they are both very talented in soccer.
Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction?
Nature
Justify your answer:
The genetic makeup of Patrick and Erick is very similar and their skills related to the sport of soccer, regardless of the environment of their up-bringing, shows that they have a genetic predisposition to do well at the
sport.
