Nature-nurture Debate (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Nature-nurture debate
Nature-nurture debate
Inherited vs acquired influences on behaviour
Heredity
Heredity
Genetic transmission of traits from parents to offspring
Environment (nature-nurture)
Environment (nature-nurture)
All non-genetic influences on behaviour
Interactionist approach
Interactionist approach
Nature & nurture work together, not separately
Heritability coefficient
Heritability coefficient
0-1.0 measure of genetic basis of a trait
Diathesis-stress model
Diathesis-stress model
Biological vulnerability + environmental stressor = disorder
Epigenetics
Epigenetics
Environment alters gene expression without changing DNA
Passive interaction (genes-environment)
Passive interaction (genes-environment)
Parents' genes affect their behaviour & child's environment
Evocative interaction (genes-environment)
Evocative interaction (genes-environment)
Child's genes influence how others respond to them
Active interaction (genes-environment)
Active interaction (genes-environment)
Children select environments matching genetic predispositions