According to the nature side of the debate, what causes behaviour?
1. Y2 Nature vs Nurture Debate TEST 2

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Elenie Etheridge
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Upbringing and environment
Education and socialization
Personal choices and experiences
Genetics and biology
Answer explanation
According to the nature side of the debate, genetics and biology are believed to be the main causes of behavior.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the genetic disorder of PKU an example of how both nature and nurture work together to shape human behaviour?
PKU is an example of how both nature (genetics) and nurture (diet) interact to shape human behavior.
PKU is a result of social interactions
PKU is not influenced by genetics
PKU is caused by environmental factors only
Answer explanation
PKU is an example of how both nature (genetics) and nurture (diet) interact to shape human behavior.
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is meant by the term genetic relatedness?
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Answer explanation
Genetic relatedness refers to the degree of genetic similarity between individuals or species, indicating how closely they are related in terms of their genetic makeup.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does twin research cast doubt on the relative importance of the 'nature' side of the debate?
Twin research shows that environmental factors have no effect on twins, supporting the nature side of the debate.
Twin research has no impact on the nature side of the debate.
Twin research shows that differences in traits between identical twins indicate the importance of environmental factors, casting doubt on the relative importance of genetic influence.
Twin research indicates that identical twins always have the same traits, proving the dominance of genetic influence.
Answer explanation
Twin research shows that differences in traits between identical twins indicate the importance of environmental factors, casting doubt on the relative importance of genetic influence.
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
In a classroom discussion, Chloe and Kiara are debating which approach in psychology most favours the ‘nature’ side of the debate. Which approach are they discussing?
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why is Bowlby’s theory of attachment an example of nature?
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Answer explanation
Bowlby's theory of attachment is an example of nature because it emphasizes the biological basis of attachment behaviors and the innate drive for infants to form attachments for survival.
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which approach in psychology most favours the ‘nurture’ side of the debate?
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The behaviorist approach in psychology most favors the 'nurture' side of the debate by emphasizing the impact of classical & operant conditioning on behaviour.
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