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Nature vs Nurture: Which Is More Influential on Human Behavior?
The debate on which between nature and nurture (genetics and environment) is more influential on human behavior is a long standing one that can be traced to the 17th Century Greek philosophy (Kam, Wicherts, Dolani, & Maas, 2013; pp.2). There is consensus among scholars and researchers of these contentious issues that both nature and nurture play a role in the development of behavioral patterns in human being (Levitt, 2013; par.4). This essay argues that nature is more influential in shaping human behavior than nurture.
Genetics is a biological concept that dictates that human beings are born with a set of proteins that determine all aspects of their life; both physical such as the color of eyes, skin, built and other physical attributes as well as cognitive ones such as behavior. In his research, Levitt states that, “Genetic disorders and mental illnesses have provided explanations for a small minority of offenders” (2013; par.4), suggesting that genetics form the foundation upon which the personality of …show more content…
This molding suggests that there is a purposeful re-conditioning of what is already presented and created by nature (Oxfordshire County Council, pp.1). To illustrate this point of view, suppose a child is born with Autism, there is very little that behaviorist and psychologists can do to reverse the effects of the condition because the condition is natural. If nurture wasmore influential, then it would have been possible to completely cure the condition by creating the right environment (McLeod, 2007; par.1-3). In the end, I am convinced beyond doubt that nature is more influential especially in human behavior formulation than
Nature vs Nurture: Which Is More Influential on Human Behavior? Student’s Name
Professor’s Name
Course
Nature vs Nurture: Which Is More Influential on Human Behavior?
The debate on which between nature and nurture (genetics and environment) is more influential on human behavior is a long standing one that can be traced to the 17th Century Greek philosophy (Kam, Wicherts, Dolani, & Maas, 2013; pp.2). There is consensus among scholars and researchers of these contentious issues that both nature and nurture play a role in the development of behavioral patterns in human being (Levitt, 2013; par.4). This essay argues that nature is more influential in shaping human behavior than nurture.
Genetics is a biological concept that dictates that human beings are born with a set of proteins that determine all aspects of their life; both physical such as the color of eyes, skin, built and other physical attributes as well as cognitive ones such as behavior. In his research, Levitt states that, “Genetic disorders and mental illnesses have provided explanations for a small minority of offenders” (2013; par.4), suggesting that genetics form the foundation upon which the personality of …show more content…
This molding suggests that there is a purposeful re-conditioning of what is already presented and created by nature (Oxfordshire County Council, pp.1). To illustrate this point of view, suppose a child is born with Autism, there is very little that behaviorist and psychologists can do to reverse the effects of the condition because the condition is natural. If nurture wasmore influential, then it would have been possible to completely cure the condition by creating the right environment (McLeod, 2007; par.1-3). In the end, I am convinced beyond doubt that nature is more influential especially in human behavior formulation than