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Title: Unit 3: Human Development


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Unit 3 Human Development
  • Nature vs. Nurture Debate

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Definitions
  • NatureAre our personalities determined by our
    genetic makeup?
  • NurtureAre we a product of our environment?
    Are we shaped by our experiences and surroundings?

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Questions to Think About
  • Whats all the controversy about?
  • How may the findings in this debate have
    implications on our society?
  • How may the findings in this debate affect us
    personally?

4
Examples of Nature
  • The Five Browns Article
  • Twin Studies

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Examples of Nurture
  • The Story of Genie Article
  • Other Feral Children
  • Victor
  • Oksana
  • Edik

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Victor France 1800
  • Found when he was 12 years old
  • Taken in by Dr. Itard
  • Made little progress

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OksanaUkraine 1991
  • Found when she was 8 years old
  • Lived in dog kennel in her backyard
  • Now lives in a home for the mentally ill

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EdikUkraine 1999
  • Found when he was 4 years old
  • Lived with stray dogs
  • Improved while living with foster family

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Final Thought
  • Life is like a game of cards.
  • The hand that is dealt you represents
    determinism the way you play it is free will.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Listen to Gloria Steinems Views on Nature and
    Nurture.
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