Nature vs Nurture

• hereditary factors are inherited genetic factors passed down from biological parents to children
• hereditary factors are nature
• environmental factors are nurture
• environmental factors influence development from an individual's physical and social surroundings
• an enriched environment is one which a person's basic needs are met
• enriched environments positively contribute to development
• in a deprived environment a person's basic needs are not met
• twin studies gather information about the impacts of nature vs nurture