OCR GCSE Psychology · J203
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The debate about the relative contributions of biological influences, such as inherited characteristics, and environmental influences, such as learning, to behaviour.
Revise: Social Learning Theory of CriminalityA major criticism concerns the nature/nurture debate. Nature refers to biological influences, including inherited characteristics; nurture refers to environmental influences and experience. Social learning theory emphasises nurture through role models, observation and reinforcement.
- Revise: Learning Theories: Dweck and Willingham
The debate about the relative influence of inherited biological factors and environmental experiences on development and behaviour.