Proponents of nature theory argue that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence is linked to criminal behavior. Proponents of nurture theory believe that intelligence must be viewed as partly biological but primarily sociological. Because intelligence is not inherited, low-IQ parents do not necessarily produce low-IQ children.
- Do genetic or environmental factors have a greater influence on your behavior?
- Do inherited traits or life experiences play a greater role in shaping your personality?
- Which viewpoint do you support given your studies in this chapter? Why?
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