Watch for Twin Studies
*Twin studies have sought to answer the question: "Is genetics or environment more important?" Of particular interest are studies of identical twins who were raised apart, i.e., same genetics in different environments.
As you search, notice the sources that deal with twin studies, especially journal articles. Will one of these support your position?
Nature - Nurture Concepts
When you search for books and articles, you may see these terms mentioned.
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NATURE GENETICS / GENES HEREDITY DNA BIOLOGY TEMPERMENT BIOLOGICAL-MATURATION EUGENICS INNATE / INBORN / INSTINCTS BEHAVIOR GENETICS |
NURTURE ENVIRONMENT CHILD-REARING CHILD DEVELOPMENT LEARNING PARENTING / FAMILY ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES BEHAVIORISM EXPERIENCE |
Nature - Nurture Theorists
Here are some of those who have weighed in on the Nature Nurture debate. You can find most of these in Biography Resource Center or the PBA Library Web Catalog.
Here's a good source for library online encyclopedias: Credo Reference
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NATURE FRANCIS GALTON, scientist ROBERT PLOMIN, scientist NOAM CHOMSKY, linguist STEVEN PINKER, psychologist |
NURTURE JOHN B. WATSON, behaviorist B. F. SKINNER, behaviorist
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Reference Librarian |
 Cheri du Mée Subjects: Communication, Mass Media, Theatre, Education, Psychology, Athletic Training, Physical Education |
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