Nature vs. Nurture

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What are behaviors?

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Ways of acting.

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What is a characteristic of elephants?

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They have large ears, have very good memories, make trumpeting sounds when upset, or all of the above.

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What are traits?

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Characteristics such as height, language spoken, hair color, and aspirations.

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What is evolution?

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The process by which the traits of a species can change over time.

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What does it mean to be a product of nature?

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Being influenced by genetics and biological factors.

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What does it mean to be a product of nurture?

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Being influenced by environmental factors and experiences.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What are genes?

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Units of heredity that determine specific traits.

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What is DNA?

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The molecule that carries genetic information.

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How do environmental factors influence behavior?

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They shape how individuals act based on their surroundings.