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                Nature/Nurture influences on development

                            Flora R. Johnson

                             VTE-ED 571

                              June 5, 2011

                          Sheryl Bunn, M.Ed.
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                            Nature/Nurture Influences on Development

       Researchers often use theories to identify issues and to determine what factors contribute

to or maybe inhibit the success of the theory. This essay is aimed to analyze the issues that

involve human development using the nature/nurture theory; and to expound on some of the

reasons it has been such a debatable topic for many years.

       It has been reported that the use of the terms “nature” and “nurture” are used as

convenient catch-phrases for the roles of heredity and environment. ( What is Nature vs

Nurture?, para. 1). To view it in a more concrete way; consider the thought that you can’t really

change nature, and that you can grow into your environment or that you can nurture something to

make it grow into what you want it to become.

       First, it is important to understand the Nature Theory (Heredity). This theory suggests

that there are certain physical traits that are inherited through our genes and these will always be

present, even though they may change over the course of time; but the Nurture Theory

(Environment) suggests that although we were born with these traits, they can be influenced by

our environment. One topic of the nature (heredity)/nurture (environment) theory that has

always been debated is that of personality traits. Each observation suggests that personality is

heritable to a certain extent. However, these same study designs allow for the examination of

environment as well as genes. ( Personality traits, para. 1).

       There is a family in this author’s hometown that helps validate the nature theory in this

situation. They will be referred to as Mr. & Mrs. B. Mr. & Mrs. B have both been in previous

marriages and they each have two daughters from the marriages. Mr. B’s two daughters are both

academically gifted, and so are his two granddaughters. Mr. & Mrs. B. also have a daughter

together; and she is also academically gifted. Since neither of Mrs. B’s daughters from her first
3


marriage were academically gifted; it is safe to assume that Mr. B. is the common factor that

carries the gene that affects his daughter’s IQ levels. The nurture (environment) theory can also

be applied in this situation. Mr. B’s stepdaughters were not as academically successful as his

biological daughters; but they lived in the same household and eventually their grades improved

just from being around the other accelerated learners.

       Another issue that is debated frequently is behavior. So, was the way we behave

engrained in us before we were born? Or has it developed over time in response to our

experiences? (The Nurture Theory - Environment, para. 2). This topic can also be on the

borderline of both nature (hereditary) and nurture (environment). The genetic makeup and

mannerisms of a person can be heredity (nature), but the personality can be changed from good

to bad based on day to day situations and experiences. Behaviors can be modeled so that they fit

in with the surrounding environment. It is often easier to develop a negative behavior about your

circumstances than it is to change the circumstances themselves.

       There are other physical traits and characteristics that can be included in the nature

(hereditary)/nurture (environment) theory that might not be as widely discussed as some of the

other debates, but these are still thought-provoking and will generate critical responses. One

might be interested in knowing if cancer or other diseases that doctors identify as being a risk to

certain populations are really hereditary (nature) or is there something in the environment

(nurture) that causes the disease to be more dominant in one group than others. For instance, if 3

members of family B develop breast cancer, does that mean it comes from a family gene, or

perhaps they all live in the same area of town and maybe there is something in the atmosphere

that causes cancer cells to develop? Another point of interest is the size of most, not all, oriental

people. They have a tendency to be small in body and statue. Is this totally from genetics
4


(nature), or is it because they all model good eating habits from observing prior generations?

(nurture)

       In considering the debate of nature verses nurture, it is hard to think of one or the other

separately; but they have to be viewed interchangeably in order to make an effective analysis.

The issues above are just a few examples of the nature (hereditary)/nurture (environment) theory

issues. There are undoubtedly many others and they will all require additional research and

testing before any definite conclusions can be drawn.
5


                                              References

(n.d.). Nature versus nurture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from
         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_versus_nurture

Powell, K. (n.d.). Nature vs Nurture - how heredity and environment shape who we
       are. Retrieved from
       http://genealogy.about.com/cs/geneticgenealogy/a/nature_nurture.htm

Powell, K. (). Nature vs Nurture - how heredity and environment shape who we are. Retrieved
       from http://genealogy.about.com/cs/geneticgenealogy/a/nature_nurture_2.htm

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Nurture influ

  • 1. Running head: 1 Nature/Nurture influences on development Flora R. Johnson VTE-ED 571 June 5, 2011 Sheryl Bunn, M.Ed.
  • 2. 2 Nature/Nurture Influences on Development Researchers often use theories to identify issues and to determine what factors contribute to or maybe inhibit the success of the theory. This essay is aimed to analyze the issues that involve human development using the nature/nurture theory; and to expound on some of the reasons it has been such a debatable topic for many years. It has been reported that the use of the terms “nature” and “nurture” are used as convenient catch-phrases for the roles of heredity and environment. ( What is Nature vs Nurture?, para. 1). To view it in a more concrete way; consider the thought that you can’t really change nature, and that you can grow into your environment or that you can nurture something to make it grow into what you want it to become. First, it is important to understand the Nature Theory (Heredity). This theory suggests that there are certain physical traits that are inherited through our genes and these will always be present, even though they may change over the course of time; but the Nurture Theory (Environment) suggests that although we were born with these traits, they can be influenced by our environment. One topic of the nature (heredity)/nurture (environment) theory that has always been debated is that of personality traits. Each observation suggests that personality is heritable to a certain extent. However, these same study designs allow for the examination of environment as well as genes. ( Personality traits, para. 1). There is a family in this author’s hometown that helps validate the nature theory in this situation. They will be referred to as Mr. & Mrs. B. Mr. & Mrs. B have both been in previous marriages and they each have two daughters from the marriages. Mr. B’s two daughters are both academically gifted, and so are his two granddaughters. Mr. & Mrs. B. also have a daughter together; and she is also academically gifted. Since neither of Mrs. B’s daughters from her first
  • 3. 3 marriage were academically gifted; it is safe to assume that Mr. B. is the common factor that carries the gene that affects his daughter’s IQ levels. The nurture (environment) theory can also be applied in this situation. Mr. B’s stepdaughters were not as academically successful as his biological daughters; but they lived in the same household and eventually their grades improved just from being around the other accelerated learners. Another issue that is debated frequently is behavior. So, was the way we behave engrained in us before we were born? Or has it developed over time in response to our experiences? (The Nurture Theory - Environment, para. 2). This topic can also be on the borderline of both nature (hereditary) and nurture (environment). The genetic makeup and mannerisms of a person can be heredity (nature), but the personality can be changed from good to bad based on day to day situations and experiences. Behaviors can be modeled so that they fit in with the surrounding environment. It is often easier to develop a negative behavior about your circumstances than it is to change the circumstances themselves. There are other physical traits and characteristics that can be included in the nature (hereditary)/nurture (environment) theory that might not be as widely discussed as some of the other debates, but these are still thought-provoking and will generate critical responses. One might be interested in knowing if cancer or other diseases that doctors identify as being a risk to certain populations are really hereditary (nature) or is there something in the environment (nurture) that causes the disease to be more dominant in one group than others. For instance, if 3 members of family B develop breast cancer, does that mean it comes from a family gene, or perhaps they all live in the same area of town and maybe there is something in the atmosphere that causes cancer cells to develop? Another point of interest is the size of most, not all, oriental people. They have a tendency to be small in body and statue. Is this totally from genetics
  • 4. 4 (nature), or is it because they all model good eating habits from observing prior generations? (nurture) In considering the debate of nature verses nurture, it is hard to think of one or the other separately; but they have to be viewed interchangeably in order to make an effective analysis. The issues above are just a few examples of the nature (hereditary)/nurture (environment) theory issues. There are undoubtedly many others and they will all require additional research and testing before any definite conclusions can be drawn.
  • 5. 5 References (n.d.). Nature versus nurture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_versus_nurture Powell, K. (n.d.). Nature vs Nurture - how heredity and environment shape who we are. Retrieved from http://genealogy.about.com/cs/geneticgenealogy/a/nature_nurture.htm Powell, K. (). Nature vs Nurture - how heredity and environment shape who we are. Retrieved from http://genealogy.about.com/cs/geneticgenealogy/a/nature_nurture_2.htm