PART A

Introduction

The extent to which individual behavioral components are the product of upbringing and genetics is a
topic of discussion.

Psychology of Behaviour

According to Krueger, R. F., and Johnson, W. (2008), it is established that both nature and nurture
influence behavior. However, a closer examination reveals that nature has an expression power, but
that is governed by nurture, and taking into account that nurture is both self-sensitive and influential on
nature. Consequently, it follows theoretically that upbringing influences and impacts behavior more so
than nature does. Because of this double effect, nurture rather than nature determines the majority of
human behavior.

Scientific Study of the Mind and Body

According to Thelen and Adolph (1994), the underlying philosophy of this approach emphasizes the
importance of genetics over environmental influences. Much more likely, behavior results from a
combination of genetics, upbringing, and social context. In this way, people may have a propensity for
engaging in particular behaviors, but they won't actually exhibit such behaviors until they're compelled
to do so by external circumstances.

Characteristics of Individuality and Personality

It was found by Kandler, C. (2012). A case may be made that heredity genes passed down through our
families would have a role in shaping our personalities if we were pushed to develop them just by the
natural world. It is often suggested that environmental influences shape our personalities more than our
genes do. Our unique set of skills, hobbies, and IQs forms the foundation of much of who we are. The
interaction with our environment is the best teacher of the adaptability that molds and moulds us.

Cognitive Science of Child Development

The nurturing theory, as noted by Ceci, S. J., and Williams, W. M. (1999), recognizes the possibility of
heritable influence on general tendencies while maintaining that environmental factors are the true
sources of human behavior. This includes the application of taming techniques to convince a person to
adopt novel behaviors or to alter the implausibility of their current ones. Finally, environmental factors
aren't the only ones that affect growth. The degree to which each factor contributes will vary greatly
from one individual to the next.

PART B

Krista Casazza claims that one's cognitive abilities deteriorate without a steady supply of fuel. According
to Strine and Chapman (2005), good health habits, such as regular eating and sleeping, are associated
with academic achievement. Megan's success in school can be attributed, in part, to the fact that she
got plenty of rest and ate a healthy meal each morning.

Conclusion

Nature and nurture each have their own effects on our actions, and it would be foolish to discount
either.

References

T. W. Strine & D. P. Chapman (2005). Effects of chronic sleep deprivation on health-related quality of life
and preventative activities. This article appears in the 6(1) issue of sleep medicine, pages 23-27.

The citation for this work is Ceci, S. J., and Williams, W. M. (1999). What you need to know about the
nature vs. nurture controversy. Publish by Blackwell.

It was found by Kandler, C. (2012). Extroversion and neuroticism as examples of how personality may be
shaped by both genetics and upbringing. 21(5), 290-296 in Current Directions in Psychological Science.

Both E. Thelen and K. E. Adolph published studies (1994). Natural selection and environmental
influences: a conundrum, by Arnold L. Gesell.
To cite: Krueger, R. F., & Johnson, W. (2008). A fresh perspective on how nature and nurture interact in
shaping behavior and personality.