While pondering the question of Nature or Nurture, I wanted to apply it to a real world situation. The situation that the study of epigenetics and an ever-changing environment applies to is the foster care system. Observing the foster...

Dr. Brenda Shook is an associate professor of psychology at National University. She explains that the question isn’t “nature or nurture?” but rather “to what extent is a particular behavior genetic or learned?” She dives into epigenetics: the study...

Though scientists don’t advocate for either nature or nurture, there are optimal methods in both that develop personality positively. As seen in a twin study, there can be separation at birth, but their genetics tell them that they are...

Both factors work with each other; search for the most viable way to develop someone’s actions regarding their situation. There is no real right answer, only theories and opinions. In my opinion, I believe the way that someone is...