The nature versus nurture debate is a longstanding psychological argument that explores the extent to which genetics (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) influence human behavior and development.
Related terms
Heredity: The passing down of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
Environmental influences: External factors such as family, culture, education, and socioeconomic status that shape an individual's development.
Interactionist approach: This perspective suggests that both nature and nurture interact together to determine human behavior and development.