The wording of the phrase “nature vs. nurture” makes it seem as though human individuality—personality traits, intelligence, preferences, and other characteristics—must be based on either ...

Are biological organisms, human beings in particular, a blank slate at birth, on which the environment writes increasingly complex characteristics and behaviors? Or are we genetic automata whose ...

Hebb replied that the question was akin to asking which feature of a rectangle—length or width—made the most important contribution to its area. The “nature vs. nurture” conundrum was reinvigorated ...

This paper uses data on adopted children to examine the relative importance of biology and environment in determining educational and labor market outcomes. I employ three long-term panel data sets ...

"If we can get to the root of impulsive aggressive behaviour - be it nature, nurture or a combination of the two - it could help us to identify how we can break the cycle of impulsive and aggressive ...

IT would be difficult to overrate the exact and scientific spirit in which Mr. Galton proceeds with his investigation into the origin of genius and the antecedents of successful promoters of science.

Like humans, mice will compete over territory and mates, and show increased confidence in their fighting skills the more they win.

Although the relative influence of nature and nurture on girls' and boys' different play behaviour cannot be conclusively determined, it is clear that not all children identify with gender ...

Are Serial Killers Born or Made? A Deep Dive into the Nature vs. Nurture Debate. The question of whether serial killers are ...