Nature is the view of innate biological or genetic factors that influence behaviour. eg. eye colour
Heredity is the process of which traits are passed on from generations
Nativist (extreme nature view)- A person who believes that a person's personality is determined by their genes
Empiricism (extreme nurture view) - the idea that all behaviour is learned through experience
Nurture refers to external or environmental factors that affect behaviour eg. childhood upbringing
Interactionist approach - the view that both nature and nurture work together to shape behaviour
eg. PKUgenetic disorder - inherited from two recessive genes from each parent meaning they cant break down aminoacids --> mental retardation, however if detected early they can be placed in a low protein diet for 12years to recover
