nature vs nurture 5
Nature vs. Nurture
1. Think about: Which do you think played a more significant part in your development? The way you were raised or the genes your inherited from your parents?
2. Video Clip
Watch: http://bit.ly/1syfhbw
During the video clip, think about the following questions:
- What does the first experiment tell us about the influence of parenting?
- Why does Dr. Heinz choose monkeys to experiment on?
- What does the second experiment tell us about the influence of genetics?
3. Watch the following videos:
a. Twins: http://bit.ly/1BbGwLo ; Read the Jim Twins section.
b. Warrior Gene: http://abcn.ws/1pMwRVt
1. Which do you think is more influential in a person’s development: nurture or nature? Why?
2. How might individuals overcome
3. Which do you believe was more influential in your development: nurture or nature? Why?
You initial response should be at least 250 words. Your responses to two peers should be the same length and in 3-2-1 format.
c. City’s Childhood Poverty Third in the Nation: https://youtu.be/FxwkOhnRHuw
d. A Nation of Wimps: http://bit.ly/1jcuiYk