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Discuss the assumptions made about nature and nurture in two areas of psychological theory or research (30) The nature-nurture debate concerns the extent to which human behaviour is determined by heredity (nature) and to what extent it is the product of environmental influence (nurture). The controversy regarding the nature-nurture debate stems back to 1800 where it originated between psychology and philosophy. The philosophers represent the empiricist stance, whereby a baby is born with a mind like a blank slate - Tabula Rasa and they are shaped by individual experiences. On the other hand, there are the Nativists who believe that our inherited characteristics are the key influence on our individual characteristics. The nature aspect of the debate relates to the biological approach within psychology, this covers areas such as; genetics, biochemistry and brain structure. Research has been conducted into these areas in order to prove the greater influence of nature. Research has...

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