Nature Vs Nurture Research Paper
It is appropriate to ask the question, are we really born that way? Are we born with the intimacy for art and have the rhythm and skill of dance? Are these characteristics enforced by society? The battle of Nature vs. Nurture has not reached the eight round; both contenders seem to have an equal chance in the battle. It is evident that DNA plays an important role in who we are; however, it is fair to say our life experiences determines how we act in a situation. Are we predetermined to act in ways based on our genetic makeup or does our environment determine who we are solely.
Naturalism can be defined as the system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws. These natural causes, DNA for example, encode our blood type, hair color …show more content…
A significant other, such as a parent, teacher, or role model can help one to foster development. Do we actually learn who we are by interacting with others? As a little child, I loved to watch Michael Jackson's performances; I would mimic his catchy dance moves and even wear the glittery socks. I learned that I had a passion and art for music; this was something that was not hereditary. Many singers, do not have a genetic voice; their voices are trained to hit notes clearly. In contrast with music, characteristics or traits can be trained by a society or significant others. Ask yourself, why do I prefer hotdogs over sushi, if born in the US or why I prefer curry chicken over snails if born in the Caribbean. Trained taste or shall I say nurtured taste. Although genetic tendencies are important to ones self or personality, many nurture supporters believe that behavior originate from environmental factors of our upbringing. If nurture did not play a role in ones personality, then ALL twins, who were raised in two separate environments would be EXACTLY the
Naturalism can be defined as the system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws. These natural causes, DNA for example, encode our blood type, hair color …show more content…
A significant other, such as a parent, teacher, or role model can help one to foster development. Do we actually learn who we are by interacting with others? As a little child, I loved to watch Michael Jackson's performances; I would mimic his catchy dance moves and even wear the glittery socks. I learned that I had a passion and art for music; this was something that was not hereditary. Many singers, do not have a genetic voice; their voices are trained to hit notes clearly. In contrast with music, characteristics or traits can be trained by a society or significant others. Ask yourself, why do I prefer hotdogs over sushi, if born in the US or why I prefer curry chicken over snails if born in the Caribbean. Trained taste or shall I say nurtured taste. Although genetic tendencies are important to ones self or personality, many nurture supporters believe that behavior originate from environmental factors of our upbringing. If nurture did not play a role in ones personality, then ALL twins, who were raised in two separate environments would be EXACTLY the