Interactionist approach

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What is the interactionist view
The idea that nature and nurture's influence cannot be separated and both affect behaviour by interacting with each other
Example of the interactionist approach - Epigenetics - Process
Epigenetics is the process of a change in genetic activity without a change in genetic code
Example of the Interactionist approach - Epigenetics - Occurs when
It occurs when It occurs when experiences leave a "mark" on DNA. These marks tell our body which genes to ignore and which genes to use. This influences the expression of our genetic code of our children and following generations
Example of the Interactionist approach - Epigenetics - Shows
This shows that behaviour is a result of both environmental and inherited factors