Psychology A-Level
Nature versus nurture
What Nature versus nurture means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Nature versus nurture
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The debate contrasting biological explanations, which focus on atypical brain development or genetic factors, with social and cultural explanations, which emphasise environmental influences.
Topics that use Nature versus nurture
- Gender (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Atypical development
- cultural variation in gender roles
- Gender constancy
- Hormonal influence
- mediational processes
- Reductionism
- Reductionism vs Holism
- Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI)
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