In this, our second unit, we examine one of the fundamental questions facing psychology: How do nature and nurture interact to help determine who we are? We also examine the maturation process of humans, including aspects relating to physical, intellectual, social, and moral maturity.
This episode of This American Life explores the stories of two girls who were switched at birth, and makes clear some of the markers of nature and nurture.
Genetics and Diversity
Race as an artificial construct Trait Heritability Twin Studies
How does where we are determine who we are? What role does culture and socialization have on development? Does it matter what family we are raised by? This section talks about the "nurture" part of nature v. nurture.
