Nature vs Nurture Assignment

Self – Reflection #2 – Writing about the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy

Be your own researcher and examine your psyche, personality and psychological development, up to this point in your life. Write a review comparing and contrasting how the different elements and topics taught and discussed from this class play a role in who you are and how you are influenced by nature and nurture.

Instructions and Grading Criteria:

1. Support your argument with at least three (3) different examples from your life. (20 points)

2. Have a clear beginning, middle and conclusion with a thesis statement in your introduction. (10 points)

3. Support your argument with five (5) different references as follows:

your text book, 2 peer-reviewed journals, and 2 other different sources from books, periodicals, and/or reputable internet websites. (20 points)

4. Use APA format – (20 points)

5. Include a writing lab critique with your final draft – (10 points)

6. Quality of argument presented within 900-1000 words – (20 points)

Total points: 100

Questions and thoughts to consider:

· What is the nature vs. nurture controversy?

· How do nature and nurture influence individual characteristics?

· What does the research say about the nature versus nurture controversy?

· How do you feel your genes and your environment have affected your life?

· What psychological theories support your perspective?

· Review this website for more insight on the debate: http://nobaproject.com/modules/the-nature-nurture-question.

· For APA formatting, please use your library resources at PBSC or Purdue Owl: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Professor H. Hill PSY2012 - Spring 2018