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Nature vs. Nurture - And its affect on intelligence, personality, and behavior  

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Nature vs. Nurture And its affect on intelligence, personality, and behavior Neerav Shah IB Diploma student Extended Essay Draft 2 Mentor: Mrs. Shangraw Due January 8, 2003 Table of Contents Abstract Research Thesis: In the controversy surrounding the topic of nature vs. nurture, it is both the hereditary (natural) factor, and the environmental (nurture) factor that plays a role on a human's intelligence, personality, and behavior. Scope of Investigation: In this research paper, the aspects of both nature and nurture were compared with an unbiased perspective. First, the background of both nature and nurture were given. This included definitions and what is incorporated under each category. Next, the natural (or genetics) aspect was discussed. In the first part of this, the affect of nature on intelligence was discussed. Within this first segment, case studies and various other scientific experiments were discussed. After a mini conclusion on this segment, the effect of nurture (environment) on intelligence was discussed. Under this segment,...

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