Psychology GCSE
Nature vs. Nurture
What Nature vs. Nurture means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Nature vs. Nurture
The debate concerning the relative contribution of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development. In cognitive development, this involves assessing innate structures (e.g., Piaget's schemas) against social mediation (e.g., Vygotsky's scaffolding).
Topics that use Nature vs. Nurture
- Development (AQA GCSE)
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