Reflection Assignment- Writing about the Nature vs. Nurture Controversy
Be your own researcher and examine your psyche, personality and psychological development, up to this point in your life. Write a review comparing and contrasting how the different elements and topics taught and discussed from this class play a role in who you are and how you are influenced by nature and nurture.
Instructions:
1. Support your argument with at least three different examples from your life.
2. Have a clear beginning, middle and conclusion with a thesis statementin your introduction.
3. Support your argument with five different references as follows:
Your text book, 2 peer-reviewed journals, and 2 other different sources from books, periodicals, and/or reputable internet websites. (20 points)
4. Use MAl format -
5. Include a writing lab critique with your final draft -
6. Quality of argument presented within 900-1000 words -
Questions and thoughts to consider:
• What is the nature vs. nurture controversy?
• How do nature and nurture influence individual characteristics?
• What does the research say about the nature versus nurture controversy?
• How do you feel your genes and your environment have affected your life?
• What psychological theories support your perspective?