Assignment:
What can you recall of your development from as early as you can remember up to the person you are today. Specifically, consider the developmental issue of nature (heredity, genes) and nurture (environment, experiences) as discussed in Chapter One. Describe two or three of your personality traits and then explain about whether you believe these traits are due to nature or nurture. (For example, were you born with a certain disposition or do you believe it was developed over time? Are you "naturally" patient or did you learn it from your parents or caregivers?) Be specific in describing a few of your personality traits and where you think they came from.