Hotly Debated Topics in the Nature/Nurture Debate

Examine each of these topics and consider how each might be determined by both biological and environmental factors.  Choose one topic and explore (research) it in depth.  Write a 500 word minimum essay explaining it's possible causes (use your research to lay out your explanation.)

Begin with an introduction to the topic which explains both the question of nature vs. nurture as well as the topic your chose for research and your own ideasa on it's causes (explain what you think before any research is done that could change your opinion.)
In the body of the essay, explain (using the research you have done) what the beliefs are from psychology/other sciences about the origins of this human characteristic.  What research has been done to determine this? Are there both biological and environmental causes?
Finish your essay with a short conclusion which wraps up the ideas you have presented.

- Include at least two pictures relevant to the topic and be sure to site all references used.
*Be sure to write in your own words - do not copy and paste.
*Due date is midnight on September 07.

-Athletic Ability

-Intelligence

-Criminal Behavior
-Personality
-Homosexuality
-Creativity

Nature vs. Nurture - the Debate

-Explain what "nature vs nurture" means.

-Who first used this term?

-What are a few of the topics that are part of the debate?

-What is the general consensus (overall belief) of the "dabate"?

-What do you think?

This journal entry should be at least 200 words in length and include at least 2 pictures related to the topic.
*Site your sources of information

*Due date for this assignment is Friday, September 3rd by midnight.

Journal - Darwin and the Origin of Species

Research and write: 200 word minimum journal about Darwin and his theory.

-Explain who Darwin was
-Explain the background of how Darwin arrived at this theory
-Explain the theory of natural selection
-Explain the cultural issues of the day during Darwin's time that made his theory unpopular
-Explain why Darwin had so much anguish over developing his theory

Include at least two pictures related to yout topic

*Be sure to site your sources

*Due date is Friday, August 27th by midnight.

Darwin's Contribution to Psychology

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Developed the Theory of Natural Selection following his 5-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle. It did, however, take him 22 years to develop and publish this theory of how life has adapted (or not) to environmental conditions to become what it is today.

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