020. How the Nature Nurture Debate is Changing

The nature versus nurture debate is a longstanding discussion in the field of psychology that centers on the relative contributions of genetics and environment to human development and behavior. The nature side of the debate asserts that our characteristics and behaviors are primarily determined by our genes and that we are born with a certain set of traits and abilities. The nurture side of the debate, on the other hand, suggests that our characteristics and behaviors are largely shaped by our experiences and environment, and that nurture plays a greater role in shaping who we are. In recent years, the nature nurture debate has been shifting as researchers have gained a better understanding of the complex interplay between genetics and environment. While it is clear that both nature and nurture play a role in human development and behavior, the extent to which each contributes is still the subject of ongoing research and debate.