debates

Question 1

what is the nature argument

Answer 1

sees the biological factor in genetic inheritance as the explanation for thinking and behaviour

Question 2

what is the nurture debate

Answer 2

explains behaviour as being learnt or from experiences in environment

Question 3

strength of the nature debate?

Answer 3

-has practical applications
-uses scientific studies

Question 4

strength of nurture debate?

Answer 4

practical applications
can also be testing using lab experiments

Question 5

weakness of nature and nurture

Answer 5

-either a purely nature or nurture debate could be seen as reductionist
-can lack ecological validity