Foundations of Education

Overview

Introduces the nature vs. nurture debate.

Key Concepts

  • nature vs. nurture

The Nature vs. Nurture Debate

Developmental and educational psychologists are interested in how genetics (nature) and environmental conditions (nurture) influence learning and development. For many years, philosophers and scientists have debated the extent to which nature and nurture shape human development. Today, however, it is widely accepted that both nature and nurture influence human development in all domains.

Watch the video below which explores the nature vs. nurture debate: