Lifespan Development Unit 4
Nature/Nurture ‘The extent to which our personality, development, intelligence and behaviours are genetically inherited or acquired as a result of interaction with the environment.’ Health & Social Care – Stretch & Whitehouse
Nature ‘All aspects of a person that are inherited or coded for in the genes.’ Biological Innate Temperament & intelligence are inherited Susceptibility to develop illnesses & diseases
Nurture Influences from the environment which shape development and behaviour Influences - even from within the womb Socialisation – the effects of others
Environmental Factors Pollution Access to leisure facilities Access to Health Services Access to Social Services
Socio-Economic factors Income Expenditure Employment Status Housing Diet Peer pressure Media Culture Gender Discrimination Education