Research paper

Candice Waters

January 3, 2019

English Comp. I

Citation:

Kamaran, fatima. “Are Siblings Different as ‘Day and Night’? Parents’ Perceptions of Nature vs. Nurture.” List of Books and Articles about Euthanasia / Online Research Library: Questia, Nattional Association of Social Workers, 1 May 2016, www.questia.com/library/journal/1P3-4311900131.

Summary:

The relationship a child has with his parent will have a significant effect on his social, emotional

and psychological development. The ability to understand the dynamics of the parent-child

relationship is of great importance. Many factors affect the role of a parent including education,

age and their own childhood experiences. There is belief by some parents, that they have little

responsibility for and that personality of their child is not at all similar to their own. There is

however, significant research showing temperament is affected more often than not by genetics.

While the genetic make-up and personality of siblings is similar, the parental perception cannot

be ignored. The nature of the child is their genetic make-up while the parent’s interaction and

perception of the child contributes to their specific behaviors and overall personality which is a part of their nurture.

Response:

Behaviorism suggests that all behaviors are determined by environmental factors. In fact, internal forces play absolutely no role in the behaviors of human beings. Evidence supported in the text from genetic research shows that temperament and behavior is genetically influenced by internal forces.The evidence given both in this text and personal experience shapes my belief that genetics play a vital role in our behavior and personality. I would caution however that a negative personality trait does not make “absolutes” in any behaviors. Along with our conscious mind, we have free will and the environment we grow and develop socially in also contributes to the behavior we choose