PSY 632 2-1 Discussion Nature vs. Nurture Endures.docx- Snhu

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PSY 632 2-1 Discussion Nature vs. Nurture Endures.docx- Snhu

The evolution of the field of developmental psychology has begun to trend toward a more holistic view of development,and this is evidenced by the theories of hereditary and environmental interaction. On the surface, these theories appear to be challenging the nature versus nurture controversy by acknowledging that each is necessary and integral to development. Upon closer review, we find that the controversy endures as each theory appears to favor one over the other within the theory. Select one of the following heredity and environmental interaction theories that you believe provides the most valid explanation for the interaction of nature and nurture, provide a brief explanation of the theory in your own words, and clearly state which side of the nature versus nurture controversy you believe is favored by this theory.

PSY 632 2-1 Discussion Nature vs. Nurture Endures.docx- Snhu

The nature versus nurture debate is one that has faced many challenges throughout time. After reading the articles this week, I think the phenotype/environment correlations theory provides a more valid explanation of the relationship between nature and nurture. Shaffer and Kipp (2014)acknowledge that genetics are responsible for the types of environment that we construct for ourselves and our children.This theory has three different explanations: passive phenotype/environment correlations, active phenotype/environment, and evocative phenotype/environment correlations (Shaffer & Kipp,2014). The passive explanation states that children are raised in a setting influenced by the genes of the biological parents.

PSY 632 2-1 Discussion Nature vs. Nurture Endures.docx- Snhu

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