Nature and Nurture

Nature and nurture issue is one topic dealt by developmental psychologists-studies patterns of growth and change that occur within a person’s life span-that is already been resolved.It is an issue on to what degree does nature (hereditary) or nurture (environmental influences) affects our development. As for me, I agree that it is both. First, I agree with nature because we were born with the DNA of both our parents and that DNA contains hereditary traits the we will ne needing for our structures and identification. It would be very hard to distinguish who are your children because they don't even look like you. As for my experience my mother and are alike in some ways but my father and I share more traits. Having the combined DNA's of you parents are a big advantage and very important for us. Why? because our parents would understand us more and would know what to do with us. I wonder why when it comes to families, we shared strong bonds, we feel warm around them, like we have a connection. Maybe the reason why is that our parents are apart of ourselves we have inside ourselves a part of them and they see themselves in us. That is why nature is really important in our development. I agree also with nurture because as we grow older, the things we see around us, the people we would meet in the future, may it be families, friend and even classmates. Our previous home was a compund at a side of a commercial. Premarital sex is really widespread and it is the common things teenagers usually do. I even got a news that someone is pregnant again and more shocking so is only 13 years old. It's really a good thing that we moved out of the place because the more we stay there, the more our life would be different. Maybe now I too is already pregnant. Both factors are important and one cannot be just disregarded.

Genetic characteristics

Genetic characteristics or traits are observable. They are passed on from one generation to generation through genes which contains the DNA. Both the mother and the father in contribute a copy of their DNA at the time of conception. Every time our cell divides, two new cells or daughter cells are produced this contains the exact replica of the DNA stored in the older cell or what we call the mother cell. The chromosomes are paired inside the cell during mitosis or cell division and they are called sister chromatids. During sexual reproduction the genetic information of two individual containing different forms of heritable traits are mixed up. So as mentioned earlier, both female and male shares DNA to produce a new individual and when the two are fused together a zygote is now formed containing each pair of chromosomes, maternal and paternal. If this zygote will successfully grow and becomes a fetus and eventually becomes fully grown individual, we can now see the genetic traits he/she inherited from his/her parents.

These are some lists of inherited human traits:

Earlobes attachment

Cleft chin

Dimples

Handedness

Freckles

Naturally curly hair

Allergies

Hand clasping

Colorblindness

Hairline shape

And PTC tasting

Major life events for each stage before Pychosocial Devt.

Stage 1 Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth-1⅟2 years)

Infant starts to develop trust with the one providing them care and comfort and builds positive emotional bond between an individual to whom they trust.

Stage 2 Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (1⅟2-3 years)

A child starts to play and explore. Child is imaginative and likes role playing and is more confident and independent with self. Gaining personal control is taught by parents.

Stage 3 Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 years)

Child starts to resolve conflicts between acts of initiative and rights of others. Starts to see self belonging to a one family and starts to create sensitivity of feeling towards members of the family. Sees reality and accept it.

Stage 4 Industry vs. Inferiority (6-12 years)

Mastery of social and academic skills. Stage of acquiring knowledge and developing of competency. Also develops pride over self and satisfaction of their works.

Stage 5 Identity vs. Role confusion (Adolescence)

Explores different identities, roles, and behaviors. Crucial stage for preparing self for the future.

Stage 6 Intimacy vs. Isolation (Early adulthood)

Develops strong relationship and companionship. Seeks long lasting love and starts to feel the need of sexual intimacy. Chooses own partner and plans to start a family and finding a job.

Stage 7 Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle adulthood)

Raising family, being productive at work and maintaining good relationship with partner and the society.

Stage 8 Ego-integrity vs. Despair (Early adulthood)

Reminisces the past. Has the sense of peace and wisdom. Major event is facing death.